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Special Diets for Children With Autism?
While
mainstream medical practitioners rarely recommend special diets for autism, because it has not been medically proved or disproved,
but many parents will hear of the success of such diets through websites, books, friends and conferences. The science around
such diets is questionable, but there are plenty stories of special diets having a profound and positive impact on children
with autism. It works for a lot of children while it may also not help a lot of children. Due to the success stories
that there are and no harm is done to your child by being on the diet, it is definitely worth a try. Keep in mind, all
autistic children are different, so it is not going to be successful for every child. The gluten (wheat) free, casein
(dairy free diet is the most popular of the specialized diets and there is evidence that the diet is often helpful in lessening
autistic symptoms such as impulsive behaviors, lack of focus and even speech problems. But wheat and dairy are a part of almost
everything we serve in the United States - and keeping a child away from ice cream, pizza, milk and most foods and cereals
is no small task.
So, what does it take to get started on a gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet?
Finding Gluten and Casein And Avoiding It In Their Diet
Removing gluten and casein from a child's diet is not as simple as saying goodbye to milk
and bread. Nutritionist who specialize in GFCF diets for children with autism, say it may also find its way into your child's
system through the skin: Gluten is found it wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt and derivatives of these grains, including, but
not limited to malt grain starches, malt wash, hydrolyzed vegetable/plant proteins, grain vinegar, soy sauce, and natural
flavorings. casein is found in milk and milk products from all mammals. Gluten us even in Play-Doh, adhesive on stamps and
stickers and many hygiene products. Soy, another common food allergen, is in many foods and hand lotions, make-up, etc...
Staring Your Child On A GFCF Diet
According to nutritionists, there are two ways to start a GFCF diet: Dive in head first or the slower,
get your feet wet approach. the dive in head first parents prefer to go to GFCF all at one and decide to place the entire
family on the diet as well. Often, siblings and parents may also experience benefits from the diet. the get your feet wet
approach opt to go gluten-free first and then progress to excluding casein-free foods and beverages. An increasing number
of GF foods are now available due to the increase in celiac disease. A parent should select the approach that best suits their
personality and their lifestyle. Many parents begin the diet with dread and fear, but soon find that it is a lot more manageable
than they had imagined.
What Can My Child Eat On A
GFCF Diet?
In general, children can eat a wide variety of meat, chicken, eggs,
fruits and vegetables - anything that does not include gluten or casein. It is generally recommended that organic and whole
GFCF foods be consumed whenever possible. GFCF advocates caution that even a little bit of dairy or what could have a huge
impact on a child with autism. To avoid accidentally eating the wrong foods, it's important to read labels carefully-
wheat and dairy are often "hidden" ingredients in packaged products.
It is also very important to inform teachers,
therapists and other adults in your child's life that he is now wheat and dairy free.
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