Getting Your Kid on a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published:15th Feb '09
Should be back in stock very soon

Make the removal of gluten and casein from an autistic child's diet simple and stress-free with this easy to follow guide
Written by a dietician and mother of a child who is thriving on a gluten-free casein-free diet, this guide covers everything from how to get your child on the diet, to meal plans, recipes and shopping lists. Lord offers sound nutritional advice on how to implement the diet correctly, without harming your child by omitting major nutrient groups.
Gluten-free casein-free diets are widely used to improve cognitive function, speech patterns, behavior, and general well-being in children on the autistic spectrum. Written by a registered dietician and mother of a child who is thriving on a gluten-free casein-free diet, this practical guide covers everything from how to get your child on the diet, to daily meal plans, recipes and handy shopping lists. Susan Lord offers sound nutritional advice on how to implement the diet correctly, without harming your child by omitting major nutrient groups.
Whether you are a parent or care-giver, this book will make removing gluten and casein from an autistic child's diet simple and stress-free. The easy-to-follow meal plans, complete with delicious recipes and ingredient lists, will guide you with confidence in providing a nutritionally-balanced diet for your child, as well as healthy meals the whole family will enjoy.
Susan Lord, the mother of an autistic daugther, gets "down and dirty" with the food itself. What to include and what to exclude, menu suggestions and loads of recipes. She also "paces" you through adopting the full diet - more than most harassed parents of autistic children can face all in one go! -- Foods Matter
ISBN: 9781843109099
Dimensions: 232mm x 161mm x 12mm
Weight: 286g
192 pages