Diet and Vitamins - Autism Spectrum Message Board

JayLynn · 06-03-2003, 09:00 AM

I am reading a lot of parents talking about special diets and supplements. My child is not on any kind of diet or taking any supplements. The idea was never mentioned to me by my son's doctor. Does anyone know a good resource where I can learn more about certain diets and such, and why it is needed.

Thanks

rids · 06-03-2003, 10:16 AM

The kids are not the same, so one diet make work for one, one for another, neither for few. Phenols, artificials, corn & corn syrup, and dairy are big triggers, as well as eggs, gluten and sometimes soy. Our specialist is Dr Mary Megson, who is one of the premier researching doctors in the field of spectrum disorders

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JayLynn · 06-03-2003, 10:40 AM

"Phenols, artificials, corn & corn syrup, and dairy are big triggers, as well as eggs, gluten and sometimes soy."

Triggers? What do you mean?

rids · 06-03-2003, 04:13 PM

Triggers as in setting off behavior problems, such as aggression,"brain fog", stimming, biting, etc.: physical problems such as constipation, diarrhea, headache and stomach pains.

JayLynn · 06-03-2003, 05:54 PM

I'll have to ask my doctor about this. Thanks