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During a PTA meeting, it was explained how children are counted in the No Child Left Behind. They’re divided into groups (black and white) and sub-groups (gray). (Note: terms used for color referencing only, not racial.) For the groups, there are higher, and lower percentiles. While sub-groups contain ESE (gifted and talented, minorities, and low income).
Say, a child (exists in two of the subgroups and one group), needs to bring his grade up. His teacher will adjust per student’s capabilities, in order to bring him up to speed. When that happens, he counts three times in favor for the school. If not, he counts three times against. Every student matters. Even, Gray matters.
Gray Zone
Have you ever walked out of your child’s allergist or physician’s office with a brain explosion? Unfortunately, it won’t be your last. Doctors don’t have concrete answers. Thus, begins what I call, the Gray Zone.
It’s not really explainable and two doctors don’t give you the same answer. (If you do find two that think the same, and you agree with them. Welcome them to your support group(chk to see if had already link, if not..). Why? There are two many variables to consider.
Like the many differing stories from people resulting in FA (Food Allergies). That is, if you can find that answer. Most don’t know. I have a hunch, but I’m not 100%. And, depending on who you go to, answers to these questions will vary tremendously.
The key is to find someone who has the same viewpoints as you. Since they’re trained in medicine, they can offer opinions that might gently push you out of your comfort zone. Sometimes that’s good because it will help you more in the long run.
Future
With the population having so many food allergies, the Grays may climb out of a sub-group to become a group. (I wish!) Also, there has been a lot more exposure to these climbing numbers. The more awareness there is, the easier allergic integration into “real world” life will be. That’s what I’m hoping for…
Tags: Anaphylaxis, Food Allergies, food allergy politics, Multiple Food allergies
