Navigating a Child's Coeliac Disease Diagnosis: A Mother's Story

Send us Fan Mail **A Gluten Free Podcast** **Episode 256** On today's episode we'll hear from Ashleigh and her daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis. Ashleigh shares her struggles navigating her daughter's diagnosis, particularly in the health system, at school and in broader society.  **What we'll cover**: \* How getting Ashleigh's email sharing her daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis reminds me to continue to work hard in the gluten free space \* Ashleigh's daughter's coeliac disease symptoms and what led to her diagnosis \* Going to a nutritionist to ask about her symptoms \* A Europe trip making Ashleigh wonder if gluten was causing her symptoms \* Allergist prompting the coeliac disease diagnosis process \* Grieving Ashleigh's daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis and transition to gluten free diet \* Having to be gluten free and diary free \* Lack of information and resources for Ashleigh's daughter \* Lack of awareness and knowledge in the education system with teachers \* The overwhelm of parenting a child with coeliac disease \* The difference in awareness between coeliac disease and allergies \* Just because you can't see the gluten damage, doesn't mean it isn't happening \* Frustrating situation around coeliac disease at a hospital and pharmacy \* My reflections around the lack of awareness around coeliac disease within society \* How difficult conversations around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet with others can lead to positive changes and more awareness \* How we're working to change things at A Gluten Free Family \* How you can share your coeliac disease story with us \* How sharing our coeliac disease diagnosis stories is so powerful and helpful **Links** Read Ashleigh's Guest Blog: My Daughter Was Six When We Discovered She Had Coeliac Disease  Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group  📬 Stay connected and share your coeliac story with us! Email: hello@aglutenfreefamily.com.au Instagram: @a.gffamily Sign up to our newsletter *This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance.*  Support the show