Type 1 diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects every aspect of life. Managing Type 1 diabetes is physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging for children and youth. Adults in group settings can provide needed support by teaching children and youth without Type 1 diabetes to become peer allies. (2 hours)
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Objectives
- Recognize how the practice of developing peer allies can increase the safety of children with Type 1 diabetes in group settings, as well as build empathy among their peers.
- Describe what skills are appropriate for children and youth to learn at different stages of development to become effective peer allies.
- Identify a series of lessons to teach the attitudes and skills of Type 1 diabetes allies to groups of children.
