Dairy/GFCF Diet - Autism Spectrum Message Board

Izzorc · 09-17-2004, 07:48 PM

Hi everyone,

I would like to offer hope for some of you that have tried the diet but not seen any results. I tried my son first on the no dairy/casien diet for 2 months and if anything his behaviours became worse. Afer that I tried wheat free etc. and he got worse. I think he was very hungry. So I slowly introduced all the "forbidden" foods back into his diet and he has been thriving.

My point is, that you should definitely try the diet, because if it works - it works, but if you dont see any results dont kill yourself trying to continue it. My son now is doing so well, and I attribute that to his ABA therapy and every other therapy including RDI (something all parents with HFA children should explore) and do what your gut tells you is right for your baby.

Corinne

ang64063 · 09-19-2004, 08:36 PM

I would just like to add this. If you follow this diet and add digestive enzymes after the kids have been on the diet for a while, you can gradually reintroduce some of the foods that are not on the GFCF diet and how knows you might even see some good changes in the kids.

SHReed · 09-20-2004, 08:52 AM

Izzorc,

What is RDI?

Izzorc · 09-24-2004, 02:21 PM

Relationship Development Intervention, RDIconnect.com. Essentially they help spectrum children form more natural relationships as apposed to the rote ABA. It works especially well in conjunction with ABA therapies, but solely concentrates on the "natural" social interaction. For example, I would like mainstream my son and feel that even if he suffers a little academically, if he forms meaningful social relationships and is not the "weird kid" he will ultimately find school more enjoyable. Of course, I am finding my way in the dark as everyone else!