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- Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Diet
- Research is mixed -- but promising.
- Expert Q&A: Diet and Autism
The foods many kids rely on -- such as regular crackers, cheese, and yogurt -- aren't allowed on the GFCF plan. Because gluten and casein proteins are thought to have an impact on the brain, children may go through a type of withdrawal when they're removed. Some parents who have had success with the GFCF diet suggest removing casein first and then gluten a week or two later. Gradually introducing substitute foods like non-dairy milks that don't contain casein, or gluten-free pasta can help too. You can expect to spend more time planning and preparing food, especially when you first begin the diet.
You'll also need to be mindful of cross-contamination with gluten: Avoid sharing serving spoons or using the same cutting boards or toasters. But if your child experiences improvements on a GFCF diet, these extra measures won't seem like a big deal. Some parents notice improvements quickly, within a matter of days or weeks. But for others, improvements can take months, and some parents may not see any change at all.
Although casein clears from the body in just two to three days, it can take four to six months for all traces of gluten to be gone from your child's system. Plus, if your child has been diagnosed with celiac disease an inability to digest gluten , it can take months for damaged intestines to heal.
So give the diet at least six months before passing judgment. Before starting the diet, figure out what improvements you're hoping to see. Take a day or two to establish a "baseline" by asking yourself these questions: How many words is your child saying? How frequently does she make eye contact?
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Diet
How many tantrums does she have in a week? Then, over the course of weeks and months on the diet, reassess your child's development. If you're not seeing any significant improvements, the diet may not be worth your while. Parents talk about the struggles and triumphs of raising children with Autism.
Video courtesy of interactingwithautism. Parents may receive compensation when you click through and purchase from links contained on this website. One of the most popular alternative treatments for autism is the gluten-free casein-free diet GFCF. It has not been proven to work, and many doctors are cautious about it, but if you're wondering if it could help your child, read the facts below. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD. It's a strict elimination diet with no "cheat days". Research is mixed -- but promising.
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