Resources for school nurses, students, and families

Increased awareness of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity among school nurses is important to help mitigate the adverse health and quality of life outcomes which can result from delayed diagnosis in school-age children. 

Here are some essential resources to support you, your students, and their families.

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Resources

Here are links to basic resources on gluten-related disorders.

Possible Symptoms

Over 200 symptoms have been associated with Celiac Disease (CD) and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS). They can occur in all body systems and may include: 

Headaches

Irritability

Abdominal pain

Nausea

Canker Sores

Delayed growth/puberty

Click to download a printable poster of potential symptoms of CD and NCGS in school-age kids and teens: 

Kid Symptoms – Poster

Teen Symptoms – Poster

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