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Special Diets for Special Kids

Special Diets for Special Kids

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Fabulous Resource for Beginning a Casein-free,Gluten-free
Review: Having a child recently diagnosed with autism, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone in search of the "how to" of a CFGF diet. Containing explanations of why this diet may be effective, tests and nutritional support, lists of foods the child can and cannot eat, recipes, and so much more! I especially appreciated the list of mail order food companies and web sites where you may obtain the food necessary for this diet. Every professional I have spoken with, including those who have seen my child, have highly recommended this book. It has became my salvation! I cannot thank Lisa Lewis enough for writing such a comprehensive book! If you are a parent with a child diagnosed with autism, this book is a must have!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Fabulous Resource for Beginning a Casein-free,Gluten-free
Review: Having a child recently diagnosed with autism, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone in search of the "how to" of a CFGF diet. Containing explanations of why this diet may be effective, tests and nutritional support, lists of foods the child can and cannot eat, recipes, and so much more! I especially appreciated the list of mail order food companies and web sites where you may obtain the food necessary for this diet. Every professional I have spoken with, including those who have seen my child, have highly recommended this book. It has became my salvation! I cannot thank Lisa Lewis enough for writing such a comprehensive book! If you are a parent with a child diagnosed with autism, this book is a must have!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Interested in GFCF for autism? Don't miss this book.
Review: I agree with the other positive reviews, which well outline the contents of this book. I almost considered not buying it myself. I figured it might be starting to outdate and I could find lots of good information on my own... THANKFULLY, I went ahead and splurged! I refer to the resource often and hope Lisa Lewis will write more.

I am the fortunate mother of a child who dramatically improved on this diet before other interventions could be put in place. There are strong indications that the GFCF diet, promoted by Lisa Lewis in her book, is propelling my child through the other intensive interventions he now receives. I don't recall the book promising it could be easy - it certainly is not. However, this book will help parents learn and hopefully implement the diet with motivation, creativity, and objectivity.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Interested in GFCF for autism? Don't miss this book.
Review: I agree with the other positive reviews, which well outline the contents of this book. I almost considered not buying it myself. I figured it might be starting to outdate and I could find lots of good information on my own... THANKFULLY, I went ahead and splurged! I refer to the resource often and hope Lisa Lewis will write more.

I am the fortunate mother of a child who dramatically improved on this diet before other interventions could be put in place. There are strong indications that the GFCF diet, promoted by Lisa Lewis in her book, is propelling my child through the other intensive interventions he now receives. I don't recall the book promising it could be easy - it certainly is not. However, this book will help parents learn and hopefully implement the diet with motivation, creativity, and objectivity.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Special Diets for Special Kids
Review: I am researching diet/supplementation suggestions for my son who has Sensory Integration Dysfunction. This book was written well and was easy for me to follow although she does discuss scientific processes. It provided some possibilities for me to consider as to why my son behaves the way he does. The diet recommends a gluten free/casein free diet for Autism and related developmental disorders. The diet will be what I try last in my search to help my son because of its potential labor intensity. I am hoping we are successful with supplements. If you are searching for information about the link between Autism/SID/related delays and diet this is a good overview. The resources and websites have been very helpful.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Special Diets for Special Kids
Review: I am researching diet/supplementation suggestions for my son who has Sensory Integration Dysfunction. This book was written well and was easy for me to follow although she does discuss scientific processes. It provided some possibilities for me to consider as to why my son behaves the way he does. The diet recommends a gluten free/casein free diet for Autism and related developmental disorders. The diet will be what I try last in my search to help my son because of its potential labor intensity. I am hoping we are successful with supplements. If you are searching for information about the link between Autism/SID/related delays and diet this is a good overview. The resources and websites have been very helpful.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Resource To Implement A Gluten- & Casein-Free Diet
Review: I disagree tremendously with the negative review listed for this book. The author never implies the diet will work for everyone and is the sole therapeutic answer. In my opinion, if you are even THINKING of implementing a gluten-free, casein-free diet for your child, this book is a must. Not only does the author provide a thorough review of the literature & studies done on relevant treatments for autism, & defines many of the terms so readily used, she offers a ton of GREAT, KID-FRIENDLY recipes (great for ANY kids that need to be dairy- and gluten-free, regardless of the reason). The author presents the information without bias, allowing the reader to form their own conclusions whether the diet would be helpful. And while, yes, the diet may be difficult to implement (since casein and gluten are so pervasive in our foods), it offers a SAFE, alternative approach that we have seen work for MANY, MANY people in conjuction with other therapies. And as a medical professional, I was more skeptical than most that there could be any link with food & behavior before I heard and saw it for myself over and over and over first hand. If I had a child with autism I would CERTAINLY TRY this. I would have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: GFCF Dietary Therapy-A Valuable Intervention!
Review: I highly recommend Lisa Lewis' book, "Special Diets For Special Kids". The book offers a valuable overview of this dietary intervention which has helped to improve the lives of many, many children.

Ms. Lewis' book provides answers to many questions parents may have about the diet. It is a wonderful resource of information for anyone who is considering the GFCF Diet or has already begun. The book also contains over 150 wonderful recipes that are gluten and casein free.

Growing numbers of parents continue to report tremendous improvement in their ASD children. They are attributing the GFCF Diet Therapy as one of the most important interventions they have used to help improve the lives of their children. Whether you use this therapy alone or along with other interventions, this book is indispensable.

Judy DeHart/ Editor, GFCFDiet.com

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: GFCF Dietary Therapy-A Valuable Intervention!
Review: I highly recommend Lisa Lewis' book, "Special Diets For Special Kids". The book offers a valuable overview of this dietary intervention which has helped to improve the lives of many, many children.

Ms. Lewis' book provides answers to many questions parents may have about the diet. It is a wonderful resource of information for anyone who is considering the GFCF Diet or has already begun. The book also contains over 150 wonderful recipes that are gluten and casein free.

Growing numbers of parents continue to report tremendous improvement in their ASD children. They are attributing the GFCF Diet Therapy as one of the most important interventions they have used to help improve the lives of their children. Whether you use this therapy alone or along with other interventions, this book is indispensable.

Judy DeHart/ Editor, GFCFDiet.com

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Use caution in adopting dietary intervention
Review: I read this and Shaw's book on dietary intervention, and placed my 4 year old daughter strictly on the diet for 3 months. I was desperate to try anything, as are so many parents. Despite what Lisa Lewis tells you, this diet is a real pain, it's expensive, and it inhibits socialization opportunities revolving around food. I had a very hard time telling whether the diet was working or not-- different proponents of dietary intervention will tell you that improvement will happen immediately, or in a few days, or not for a year (!). Meanwhile, the child is developing and acquiring new skills regardless. When I finally took my daughter off the diet she started talking more than ever. My advice: take the time you would spend creating GFCF foods and spend it interacting with your child instead. And focus on proven scientific methods for treating autism, like ABA. By the way, the web sites for dietary intervention haven't been updated in a while-- I'm wondering if the theories behind the diet are not panning out.


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