Celiac disease

Celiac disease is a lifelong condition in which any contact with gluten triggers a reaction from the body’s immune system. Read about the symptoms, diagnosis and management of celiac disease.

The only treatment for celiac disease is a strict gluten-free diet. Find out which foods contain gluten and tips to help your child maintain a gluten-free diet.

People with type 1 diabetes are at greater risk for celiac disease. Find out why this is and how to manage both diabetes and celiac disease.

Celiac disease can affect your child's life at home, as well as outside of the home. Find information to help your child manage celiac disease and the gluten-free diet at home and in other settings, such as school or daycare or on vacation.

Managing celiac disease can have an impact on both your and your child's mental health and wellbeing. In this section, find information on managing anxiety, functional disorders, the connection between the mind and body, as well as information on avoidant/restrictant food intake disorder (ARFID).

These guided meditations can be used to help you or your child cope when you feel overwhelmed or stressed, or help to manage physical and emotional pain. Find a quiet, comfortable space and press play.

This series of online learning modules take you through the symptoms and diagnosis of celiac disease, managing a gluten-free diet and how to manage celiac disease with type 1 diabetes.

There are many organizations and supports to help you and your child manage celiac disease. The following are just some of the many resources available to you.

Find information to help you support children with celiac disease when they are in your care and to create a safe and inclusive environment.