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In May 2013, the American Psychiatric Association provided new diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a term that incorporates diagnoses previously described as separate: autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified.
This incredibly comprehensive book on ASD will be an invaluable resource for parents, caregivers and health professionals alike, since it combines the expertise of an outstanding author team with years of invaluable practical experience and a range of skills.
Autism is making headlines in the news these days. The authors of this book clearly explain ASD – its symptoms, possible causes, promising therapies, and available resources than can improve a child’s quality of life and help them reach their full potential.
One of the diet therapies that families often try is the gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet. Although research is still somewhat divided, some families who try the GFCF diet report reduced ASD-associated symptoms in children with milk and or/wheat allergies, suspected food sensitivities, or gastrointestinal symptoms.
This book provides balanced and healthy meal plan options and delicious GFCF recipes that can be enjoyed by the whole family. This is truly an invaluable ASD resource for parents, caregivers, and health professionals, with its expert combination of research and practical experience.
My thoughts:
I found this book to be extremely educational as to the understanding of children with ASD. One of my best friends son has ASD, and he doesn't like change, refuses to try any food other than the carb foods he eats. Gets extremely upset with change. We read through this book together.
What a main concern with my friend, as well as other parents I know with ASD is their childs weight. There was a section in this book that was very helpful (Manage your child's Weight). The Behavioral Therapies section in this book is a definite must read, as well as Sibling Stress. This book is just loaded with information.
Loved the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Cookbook section in this book. Pages and pages of recipes. For example, roasted sweet potato salad, batter-dipped vegetable fritter and harvest cupcakes just to name a few. The recipes are very easy to follow, and most of the ingredients needed can be found in your local grocery store. I even made some for my family, and they were very good.
This is a great cross reference/educational book to keep in any parents library that have a child/children with
ASD, as well as siblings of a child with ASD. It is loaded with so much information.
You can grab a copy of this book on Amazon.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in the review are my own and were not influenced in any way.***
I found this book to be extremely educational as to the understanding of children with ASD. One of my best friends son has ASD, and he doesn't like change, refuses to try any food other than the carb foods he eats. Gets extremely upset with change. We read through this book together.
What a main concern with my friend, as well as other parents I know with ASD is their childs weight. There was a section in this book that was very helpful (Manage your child's Weight). The Behavioral Therapies section in this book is a definite must read, as well as Sibling Stress. This book is just loaded with information.
Loved the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Cookbook section in this book. Pages and pages of recipes. For example, roasted sweet potato salad, batter-dipped vegetable fritter and harvest cupcakes just to name a few. The recipes are very easy to follow, and most of the ingredients needed can be found in your local grocery store. I even made some for my family, and they were very good.
This is a great cross reference/educational book to keep in any parents library that have a child/children with
ASD, as well as siblings of a child with ASD. It is loaded with so much information.
You can grab a copy of this book on Amazon.
***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in the review are my own and were not influenced in any way.***
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