vicgoodwin's Avatar
vicgoodwin 3
628 Asked
857 Answered
271 Best
0
No one has voted on this question yet :(
2 years, 1 month ago via foodiequestions.com

What is the best diet for a child with Autism?

Have they decided on which foods might be exacerbating the symptoms of Autism? Is it preservatives that might be adding to the problem? Has research shown it is the processed four and other processed ingredients?

Once a diagnosis is given how much more is involved in trying to figure out which food might be involved in the Autism? Have they even determined a connection with the process food and Autism?. What are the latest food decisions on children and autism? Have they changed their mind very often over the concept of food allergies being part of what causes Autism?
images:
Tip for best answer: M$1.00
Separate topics with commas, or by pressing return. Use the delete or backspace key to edit or remove existing topics.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

What is Your Answer?

0
0
0

2 Answers

2
charonpdx's Avatar
charonpdx | 2 years, 1 month ago
2
There is no peer-reviewed scientific evidence showing that any specific diet is either beneficial or detrimental for children with Autism.

That said, obviously *ANY* healthful diet is good for *ANY* child.

That said, there are *SOME* children with Autism who *MAY* also have dietary issues that may be linked to a condition called "Celiac Disease". There is no direct link between the two conditions, but having Autism doesn't mean they *DON'T* have something else, as well.

With any diet, make sure that it is a well-balanced diet. Too many people try to remove certain things from their diet without taking good nutrition into account.

(I was improperly diagnosed with Celiac disease in the past, and had to eat a gluten-free diet for about a year before it was properly diagnosed as something else.)

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel
1
bollinger's Avatar
bollinger | 2 years, 1 month ago
1
Gluten and Casein free diet are the best for children with autism. Gluten is a protein in wheat; casein and whey are proteins in milk. Casomorphin, a peptide in milk; and gliadomorphin, a peptide in gluten, are thought to be related to changes in behavior in these children.

Gluten free diet-Foods and drinks containing wheat, barley, rye, oats, or anything made from these grains are avoided.
Casein free diet - which calls for the elimination of wheat, barley, rye, oats, and any products made from these grains.

You can leave an optional "tip" with Mahalo's virtual currency, Mahalo Dollars. If you are asking a difficult question that might require some research, or if you'd like a wide variety of feedback, a higher tip often leads to more answers to your question.

M$

Report Abuse

Post Reply Cancel

Learn something new with our FREE educational apps!

Private lessons in the comfort of your own home. Get back in shape or finally pick up a guitar with our great experts guiding you the whole way!
Learn Guitar
Learn Hip Hop
Learn Pilates