Autism / Autism Spectrum Support Group
Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.
My 2 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Autism. She is receiving therapy, and will be attending a school in the fall. My husband and I have a lot of questions about Autism, the possible cause(s), treatments, etc... I have heard that a Gluten Free / Casein Free diet
can help people with Autism in certain cases. I don't know whether or not it would help my daughter, but I feel like I should try everything possible. My mom keeps telling me I should change her diet immediately. She hasn't had any direct experience with this, but has been impressed with what she has read about it.
My question is this: Is there a simple list somewhere that tells which foods are gluten free and casein free? For ex., it might be 3-4 pages long, and would not necessarily include any brand names. It might list things like rice, potatoes, and so on and so forth. I want to be able to buy most of the foods I give my daughter at the grocery store, if possible, and not have to buy specific products at health food stores. (I realize there could be a few exceptions to that). There are several books out there about these diets. Does anyone know if any of them include food lists like I have been talking about?
Also, what are the best books that you have read that offer suggestions for what parents can do to help their Autistic child when the therapists aren't there? There are so many books out there!!!!!! My head is spinning- I don't know which ones to buy.
Thanks!!
Wendy
can help people with Autism in certain cases. I don't know whether or not it would help my daughter, but I feel like I should try everything possible. My mom keeps telling me I should change her diet immediately. She hasn't had any direct experience with this, but has been impressed with what she has read about it.
My question is this: Is there a simple list somewhere that tells which foods are gluten free and casein free? For ex., it might be 3-4 pages long, and would not necessarily include any brand names. It might list things like rice, potatoes, and so on and so forth. I want to be able to buy most of the foods I give my daughter at the grocery store, if possible, and not have to buy specific products at health food stores. (I realize there could be a few exceptions to that). There are several books out there about these diets. Does anyone know if any of them include food lists like I have been talking about?
Also, what are the best books that you have read that offer suggestions for what parents can do to help their Autistic child when the therapists aren't there? There are so many books out there!!!!!! My head is spinning- I don't know which ones to buy.
Thanks!!
Wendy
http://gfcfdiet.com/unacceptable.htm
I have just started to explore this avenue myself. Our 3 yr old grandson who we are raising has been diagnosed with PDD/NOS and ADHD. I have found that the website www.glutenfreeinfo.com has been the easiest to follow so far. Just click on food lists and it gives you tons of choices without having to buy prepackaged foods from gluten free food suppliers. Our grandson is an extemely picky eater but from what I have read, once the kids adjust to this diet they actually begin to be less picky.