There are many experts and parents who agree a special diet can help reduce some of the symptoms of autism. Every child is different, but many agree a gluten-free diet is beneficial to reducing the severity of some autism symptoms. Special autism diets are controversial and are constantly being researched.
Gluten is found in grains like wheat and rye. Cutting out any gluten containing products like breads and cereals has been found to lessen the impact of speech impairments. Children and adults with autism tend to have dietary restrictions. Reducing or eliminating gluten can help relieve digestive issues as well.
While there is no such thing as "an autism diet," it seems that children with autism have some difficulties digesting gluten. Therefore, some parents have limited their autistic children to consuming minimal amounts of gluten. This reduction in consumption seems to have a positive impact on autistic children's behavior.
A casein-free diet may have mixed effects on individuals with autism. Some studies suggest that removing casein, a protein found in dairy products, could improve behavior and communication in some individuals with autism. However, more research is needed to fully understand the impact of a casein-free diet on individuals with autism.
Susan K. Delaine has written: 'The autism cookbook' -- subject(s): Nutrition, Casein-free diet, Nutritional aspects, Gluten-free diet, Autism, Autistic children, Diet therapy, Recipes
Lifestyle Magazine - 2001 The McDougall Diet Autism Connection 20-20 was released on: USA: 14 June 2009
Sylvia Plath, the poet and author, does not have a direct association with autism. There is no evidence to suggest that she had autism or was involved with the autism community. Plath is more commonly remembered for her work in literature, particularly her novel "The Bell Jar" and her poetry.
No, Autism cannot develop in a child of 7 or in anyone. Autism is a difference in how the brain is formed, it develops during the second trimester and as such Autistic people are born - a person cannot be born neurotypical and develop Autism, it doesn't work like that.
No, autism doesn't have a required diet. However autistic people are up to six times more likely to suffer digestive problems so some autistic people may have specififc dietary requirements and changes to diet can ease some autism symptoms. Some autistic people also have sensory issues which makes some food uncomfortable to deal with, for example some autistic people may be especially sensitive to the sound and feeling of crunchy foods.
You can't get a phD in Autism - Autism is a neurological difference and/or identity.You may be able to get qualifications specializing in Autism, how much you could earn depends on your qualifications, experience, and how good you are at your job (remember the real autism experts are Autistic people - if you want to work with Autistic people learn about them from them).
Autism cannot be cured, nor is there any reason to attempt to cure it.Autism is a neurological difference, a person is born Autistic and remains Autistic throughout their entire lives. To 'cure' autism you would have to change a persons entire brain and who they are - food cannot do that. There is no diet that can cure Autism, just help with symptoms in some.
A gluten-free diet can be helpful for some people with Autism. Autistic people are six times more likely to suffer digestive problems, some will be intolerant or sensitvie to gluten, but even in those who aren't a gluten-free diet can be a healthier option and can help with symptoms.
In Autistic people all parts of our bodies work just fine. Autism is a neurological difference, it doesn't stop any part of our bodies from working, even if you consider our brains they work differently and that doesn't mean that they do not work at all!
There's no such thing as 'mild autism' - a person is Autistic, how severely they are affected may vary and change over time. Autism isn't something that you overcome, it's who a person is and like any other neurology they work with their Autism rather than against it to be their best selves.