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Author Le Breton, Marilyn, 1966-

Title Diet intervention and autism : implementing the gluten free and casein free diet for autistic children and adults : a practical guide for parents / Marilyn Le Breton ; foreword by Rosemary Kessick
Published London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2001

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Description 1 online resource (232 pages) : illustrations
Contents COVER -- Diet Intervention and Autism -- Contents -- Foreword by Rosemary Kessick -- Introduction -- The Diet -- What Exactly is This Diet All About? -- The Opioid Excess Theory -- Monosodium Glutamate and Aspartame -- Misconceptions and Commonly Asked Questions about the Diet -- Starting the Diet -- The Bad Guys -- The Good Guys -- Recipes -- Gf/Cf Cooking -- Gf/Cf Baking -- Breads -- Biscuits and Cakes -- Breakfasts -- Lunches, Suppers and Snacks -- Main Family Meals -- Desserts -- Odds and Ends -- Specialist Suppliers and Mail Order Directory -- Easy Reference Gf/ Cf Basic Foods Guide -- The Advanced Diet -- Directory of Useful Contacts -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index
Summary People with autism often are intolerant of gluten (a protein in four types of cereal) and casein (a protein found in animal's milk). There are many testaments to the benefits for such people of a diet that excludes gluten, casein, monosodium glutamate and aspartame, and these persuaded Marilyn Le Breton to put her autistic son Jack on the diet. This is the book that Marilyn wishes had been available to her when she first did so. In it she explains what the diet is all about and how it works, what foods can form part of the diet and what should be excluded. She addresses frequently asked questions and misconceptions, such as 'Is the diet too difficult and time-consuming? How strictly do I need to adhere to it? Is the diet expensive to implement?' and gives practical advice on basic equipment and ingredients, what to expect when your child starts the diet, how to adapt family meals and how to minimise cross-contamination in the kitchen. The book includes a wide selection of recipes, an extensive list of addresses and websites of suppliers of foodstuffs in the UK, and suggestions for finding out more information. It is the first book of its kind to be written specifically for those living in the UK. Marilyn's own experience and sensible approach ensure that this book will be invaluable for any parent of a child with autism, or any adult considering embarking on the diet
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 222-225) and index
Notes English
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Subject Autism -- Nutritional aspects
Autism in children -- Nutritional aspects
Gluten-free diet.
Casein-free diet.
Children.
Autistic Disorder -- diet therapy
Glutens -- adverse effects
Caseins -- adverse effects
Diet, Protein-Restricted
Child
children (people by age group)
Cookery For Specific Diets & Conditions.
Child Care & Upbringing.
PSYCHOLOGY -- Psychopathology -- Schizophrenia.
Children
Autism in children -- Nutritional aspects
Casein-free diet
Gluten-free diet
Genre/Form Electronic books
Form Electronic book
LC no. 00066323
ISBN 1417552778
9781417552771
1846421772
9781846421778
1280447117
9781280447112
9781853029356
1853029351
9786610447114
661044711X