Eating for Autism The 10-Step Nutrition Plan to Help Treat Your Child’s Autism, Asperger’s, or ADHD

by Strickland, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9780738212432
• ISBN10: 0738212431
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-28
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Summary

What your child eats has a major impact on his brain and body function.Eating for Autismis the first book to explain how an autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS, or ADHD condition can effectively be treated through diet.Eating for Autismpresents a realistic 10-step plan to change your child's diet, starting with essential foods and supplements and moving to more advanced therapies like the Gluten-Free Casein-Free diet. Parents who have followed Strickland's revolutionary plan have reported great improvements in their child's condition, from his mood, sleeping patterns, learning abilities, and behavior to his response to other treatment approaches. Complete with 75 balanced, kid-friendly recipes, and advice on overcoming sensory and feeding skill problems,Eating for Autismis an essential resource to help a child reach his full potential.

Author Biography

Elizabeth Strickland, MS, RD, LD, is a leading dietician specializing in nutritional therapies for autism spectrum disorders and ADHD, with over twenty years’ experience. She lives in Canyon Lake, Texas.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xii
Introduction: Understanding the Autism-Nutrition Connection	p. 1
The Plan
Transition Your Child to a Healthy Diet	p. 9
Make Sure Your Child Is Getting Enough Basic Nutrients	p. 22
Choose a Daily Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement for Your Child	p. 42
Increase Your Child's Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake	p. 52
Resolve Your Child's Feeding Problem	p. 61
Heal Your Child's Gut	p. 79
Identify and Treat Food Allergies	p. 91
Consider Putting Your Child on a Special Elimination Diet	p. 103
Try High Dose Vitamin B6 with Magnesium	p. 119
Explore Additional Supplements	p. 128
Gluten- and Casein-Free Recipes For Kid-Friendly Foods
Beverages	p. 148
Breads and Muffins	p. 151
Breakfasts	p. 162
Cakes, Cookies, and Desserts	p. 166
Condiments and Sauces	p. 183
Crackers and Snacks	p. 187
Everyday Meals	p. 192
Microwave Baking	p. 198
Soups	p. 203
Vegetables and Sides	p. 206
Nutritional Information
Choosing a Registered Dietitian	p. 213
The Best Dietary Sources for Protein, Fiber, and Calcium	p. 216
RDA or AI and UL for Vitamins and Minerals	p. 222
IEP Nutrition Goals and Objectives	p. 227
Data Collection Forms	p. 231
Nutritional Detoxification Plan	p. 237
Laboratory Test	p. 241
Glossary	p. 243
Resources	p. 253
Bibliography	p. 257
Index	p. 279
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