Back to School with T1D

August 16, 2021
6:00 pm

RSVP required

Join the Desert West Chapter for an educational and informative discussion about returning to school with T1D! Whether it is the first year your child will have T1D at school, or you’re transitioning from elementary to middle school, or your child is nervous to head back to school after remote learning, this session will answer all your questions!

Event Details

Join JDRF, Synthia Puffenberger, PhD, Pediatric Health Psychologist specializing in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Rachel Calendo, MS, RN, CPNP, CDCES Diabetes Program Manager Banner Children’s Diabetes, and Mia Betz, School Nurse, RN, BSN for a discussion about how best to prepare for the 2021 -2022 school year.

For many children and adolescents, adjusting to remote schooling was one of the most challenging aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many kids are excited to return to school in-person this fall, others may be struggling with fears and worries related to this transition.

This talk will provide parents of kids living with diabetes practical strategies to reduce back-to-school anxiety. It will also give all attendees the opportunities to learn about 504 accommodation plans, health plans, and how best to build a successful relationship with your school care team.

Event Contact

JDRF Desert West - Serving Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico
602-224-1800 | desertwest@jdrf.org