ASD The Complete Autism Spectrum Disorder Health and Diet Guide: Includes 175 Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Recipes

by R. Garth Smith, Susan Hannah, Elke Senmueller

In May 2013, the American Psychiatric Association provided new diagnostic criteria for autism: autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The term incorporates diagnoses previously described as separate: autistic disorder, Asperger's Disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified.

This comprehensive book on ASD will be a valuable resource for parents, caregivers and health professionals as well, with its combination of years of practical experience and a range of skills and knowledge from its outstanding author team. This multidisciplinary health care team has a keen understanding of the goals and expectations of both the patient and families.

Part 1 Possible causes What does the new definition mean to my child autism and genetics diagnosis signs and symptoms of autism myths

Part 2 New diagnosis management and ongoing management of ASD typical doctor/nurse visits w/ Q and A management and treatment help through medical, alternative, psychological and behavioral therapies

Part 3 Recent research shows that a gluten-free/casein-free diet is effective in reducing ASD symptoms for those people with ASDs who show GI symptoms, confirmed food allergies and suspected food sensitivities. - 175 recipes and gluten-free/cassein-free meal plans help to build a nutritious, varied and tasty diet that may improve gastrointestinal and ASD symptoms for some children.

This author team has provided a comprehensive and current resource book on ASD for anyone affected by this disease.

Genres: Nonfiction, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

408 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2014

Reviews

[Diane Ferbrache · Rating 3 out of 5]

ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is a diagnosis that can be devastating for parents. The behaviors exhibited can be very mild to severe, but the authors of this book provide some practical advice for parents. The early chapters cover developmental behaviors to watch for, later chapters cover topics from genetic markers to food sensitivities. Although the authors don’t offer any “cures”, they do offer advice that help parents and ASD children handle the challenges of this disorder.
Because food sensitivities and allergies can aggravate behaviors and many ASD children exhibit difficulties with healthy eating, more than 2/3 of the book discusses a gluten-free and casein-free diet. There are over 175 recipes included here. Although the language sometimes gets pretty technical, there is good advice here that would be useful to parents and teachers who want more information about ASD.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Main chapter of interest to me was Ch 4, Standard Treatments.