Dietary Approaches
Some dietary treatments have been developed by reliable therapists. But many of these treatments do not have the scientific support needed for widespread recommendation. An unproven treatment might help one child, but may not help another. Many biomedical interventions call for changes in diet. Such changes include removing certain types of foods from a child's diet and using vitamin or mineral supplements. Dietary treatments are based on the idea that food allergies or lack of vitamins and minerals cause symptoms of ASDs. Some parents feel that dietary changes make a difference in how their child acts or feels. If you are thinking about changing your child's diet, talk to the doctor first, or talk with a nutritionist to be sure your child is getting important vitamins and minerals.
Article on GF/CF diets for children with autism from WebMD.
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Article on GF/CF diets for children with autism from WebMD.
For more resources on a Gluten Free diet including products click here.
