GF/CF diet - what do you think of it? - Autism Spectrum Message Board

duckie123 · 01-26-2008, 01:29 PM

Hi there,

Our son of 13 was diagnose last summer after 7 years of research. Wanted to get a dx thru school so he would get the help in school. After we found out he has Aspergers we have found that since we chnge the way we deal with him a lot of stress dissapeared. He finally has answers to the questions like, why am I different. It was a confirmation... he feels better about himself.

Anyway, after reading the book Freaks, Geeks and the Asperger syndrom, he has made the decision to start the diet. It is not easy, we are with 5 in the family. But since he made the decision I have decisded I need to do this with him. One thing you read everywhere, it may not work for all... .Since our son has a pretty "mild" form I hope this will help him in school.

What are good sites to find some clear info on what is okay to eat? I am having a hard time finding info on the caseine, or cowsmilk... can he use lactose? Is this proteine in goat's milk? These are some of the questions I have....

Thanks all...

worm · 01-26-2008, 11:17 PM

Get a book called the Feingold diet .

sharonka322 · 01-29-2008, 11:25 AM

I am considering it, but people say it is so expensive and we are so dirt poor right now....and my son had an appointment with a autism clinic and the appointment has to be delayed until JULY because it is a pre-existing condition....
can you recommend some good books on asbergers? I need to be the best for my son.

golfhat · 01-29-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DannysMum

How would you go about reducing the levels of metal in the body?

My daughter tried the diet and it didn't do a thing for my GS. but she is keeping him away from chocolate and sweets and certain veggies that popped up on the allergy test. He was allergic to turkey of all things...so the allergy testing is good. But he went back to drinking milk once or twice a week and eating a grilled cheese sandwhich several days a week and he is not worse.

She had a lot of trouble with the gluten part of it --- he basically gave up all crackers and bread rather than eat the gluten free products.

As to chelation:
My grandson will take a med and then urinate several hours later and the urine will be sent off for testing for heavy metals. only then will the chelation treatment be given. My grandson has mild SID and is being helped by a doctor specializing in SID.

Frankly I would like to do chelation for heavy metals myself. they say heavy metals in brain are being linked to Alz. It would be worth it if it prevented Alz.

Reespirit · 02-01-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by duckie123

Hi there,

Our son of 13 was diagnose last summer after 7 years of research. Wanted to get a dx thru school so he would get the help in school. After we found out he has Aspergers we have found that since we chnge the way we deal with him a lot of stress dissapeared. He finally has answers to the questions like, why am I different. It was a confirmation... he feels better about himself.

Anyway, after reading the book Freaks, Geeks and the Asperger syndrom, he has made the decision to start the diet. It is not easy, we are with 5 in the family. But since he made the decision I have decisded I need to do this with him. One thing you read everywhere, it may not work for all... .Since our son has a pretty "mild" form I hope this will help him in school.

What are good sites to find some clear info on what is okay to eat? I am having a hard time finding info on the caseine, or cowsmilk... can he use lactose? Is this proteine in goat's milk? These are some of the questions I have....

Thanks all...

Hi.. I am new to the message board. I work as a Student Support Facilitator A One on One support for autistic children in Massachusetts USA. I am so excited to come here and see that there are so many loving parents that are so deeply involved in the care of their children.
Has your child participated in Discrete Trials when he was smaller?
What do you think has made your child so successful?
It sounds as if you are raising quite the mature young person and he sounds like a blessing.
One of the children in our group in our class is going through chelation right now and we have seen changes in her. Beware though there can be serious side effects also. She is also on a gluten free diet. It is a lot of work but worth it IF IT WORKs... Not all therapies work for everyone...

Good luck to you be well
Ree