Asthma rates are rising in the pre-school population and chances are you are seeing more children with asthma at your child care center. The Asthma Coalition of Long Island has a program called Counting on You which will educate the staff at your child care center about asthma, its signs and symptoms, and triggers. Call us at 631-265-3848 ext. 21 to speak with someone to arrange a presentation at your center and obtain the resources below.
Asthma Coalition of LI Quarterly Meetings Schedule
********* June 8, 2011
September 14, 2011
Hilton Long Island 598 Broadhollow Road Melville, NY
Contact Us: Anne Little, MPH,AE-C Director 631-265-3848, ext. 12 alittle@alany.org
This poster should be prominently displayed in every classroom in your child care center.
Sesame Workshop presents A is for Asthma with Dani - A Childhood Asthma Awareness Program in English and Spanish.
Both adults and children benefit from learning about asthma. Watch this video together and talk about each of these important messages:
All people breathe, even when they are not thinking about it.
People who have asthma sometimes have trouble breathing.
Children who asthma can run and play with their friends, as long as they take their medicine, and have regular checkups.
Children who don’t have asthma can help friends who do.
