Special Diets for Special Kids
by Lisa Lewis Ph.D.

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• ISBN13: 9781885477446
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Book Reviews of Special Diets for Special Kids

Book Review: Answers at Last
Summary: 5 Stars

Autistic behaviors as well as degree of expression fall across such a wide spectrum, that I have always believed no one single cause would ever be found. I believe however, that this diet, and the theory of casiomorphins, glutomorphins, and yeast overgrowth, is the answer to one type of autism.

This diet, and its history of discovery by persistent parents, is no less than another tale of Lorenzo's Oil.

The only drawback to this book is Lewis' personal story. She talks in such vague terms of her son's behaviors and "improvements," that the reader has no picture of what is happening, and whether it's dramatic enough really to credit the diet.

However, the diet, the recipes, the resources are brilliantly presented. Everything a parent needs to start and maintain the diet is here. You won't find yourself, wondering, doubting, or second guessing, because the coverage of the actual diet is quite clear and complete. I wish there were some kind of Pulitzer for reference books, because I would nominate this one.

Summary of Special Diets for Special Kids

In a nutshell, certain enzymes are required to break down gluten and casein. If the enzymes that normally break down casein and gluten don't function well, serious neurological problems can result. Studies have shown that children with autism have a marked deficiency of these enzymes, so gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diets have yielded positive results for many children.

First Runner-Up in the Writers Notes Book Awards, this original Special Diets book has been helping children and adults with autism, ADHD, Celiac disease, and other disorders since 1998!

The first part of the book describes the diet in detail, from both a scientific and a personal approach (the author's son has autism and their family has been on the GFCF diet for years). Helpful sections include:

• Sam's Story
  
• About Special Diets
  
• Allergy or Intolerance
  
• Tests and Nutritional Supports
  
• How (and What) to Feed Your Child
  
• Help From Friends & Relatives
  

• Breaded chicken nuggets and fish sticks
  
• Spaghetti and Meatballs
  
• Pizza
  
• Mock mac-and-cheese
  
• Pancakes and muffins
  
• Cookies and cakes
  
• And more!
  

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