Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 It's never too late! It might be a little tougher to change her eating habits though. She might also be a lot more stubborn, and go longer refusing to eat, but it can still help. I have found that most of the kids I work with are much calmer and less anxious on the diet. Try reading " Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and PDD " by Karyn Seroussi, and " Special Diets for Special Kids " by . Here's some links for you: http://www.tacanow.com/gfcf_diet_10_weeks.htm http://autismndi.com/ http://gfcfdiet.com/ And this is my food allergies group, which includes other members doing a gfcf diet, and also has more links and recipes. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/foodallergiesinkids Let me know what other questions I can answer! Amnesty > > > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 It's never too late! It might be a little tougher to change her eating habits though. She might also be a lot more stubborn, and go longer refusing to eat, but it can still help. I have found that most of the kids I work with are much calmer and less anxious on the diet. Try reading " Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and PDD " by Karyn Seroussi, and " Special Diets for Special Kids " by . Here's some links for you: http://www.tacanow.com/gfcf_diet_10_weeks.htm http://autismndi.com/ http://gfcfdiet.com/ And this is my food allergies group, which includes other members doing a gfcf diet, and also has more links and recipes. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/foodallergiesinkids Let me know what other questions I can answer! Amnesty > > > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 It's never too late! It might be a little tougher to change her eating habits though. She might also be a lot more stubborn, and go longer refusing to eat, but it can still help. I have found that most of the kids I work with are much calmer and less anxious on the diet. Try reading " Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and PDD " by Karyn Seroussi, and " Special Diets for Special Kids " by . Here's some links for you: http://www.tacanow.com/gfcf_diet_10_weeks.htm http://autismndi.com/ http://gfcfdiet.com/ And this is my food allergies group, which includes other members doing a gfcf diet, and also has more links and recipes. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/foodallergiesinkids Let me know what other questions I can answer! Amnesty > > > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Hi There! We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until she was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it doesn't seem as beneficial. My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she continues to improve every day. Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. Good luck. leanne > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Hi There! We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until she was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it doesn't seem as beneficial. My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she continues to improve every day. Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. Good luck. leanne > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 I tried it one summer with my daughter but it didn't work at all. I cut out a lot of things including red food dye items, chocolate and caffeine. I saw no behavioural improvements also no improvements in her speech nor her other autistic traits. I don't think she had any GFCF issues to begin with, because her digestive system never showed any signs of pain, gas, cramps, indigestion, sleepless nights or anything abnormal. And she's a good eater too. Medication seems to be helping her better than any dietary ideas I've tried. .........kim > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 I tried it one summer with my daughter but it didn't work at all. I cut out a lot of things including red food dye items, chocolate and caffeine. I saw no behavioural improvements also no improvements in her speech nor her other autistic traits. I don't think she had any GFCF issues to begin with, because her digestive system never showed any signs of pain, gas, cramps, indigestion, sleepless nights or anything abnormal. And she's a good eater too. Medication seems to be helping her better than any dietary ideas I've tried. .........kim > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 What other supplements can I try. As I am thinking and researching I have 6 other children I need to consider when starting this diet. I am looking for the easy way out. Can you give me any other shortcuts!!! Bridget Re: GFCF diet Hi There! We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until she was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it doesn't seem as beneficial. My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she continues to improve every day. Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. Good luck. leanne > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Autism_in_Girls-subscribe ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 What other supplements can I try. As I am thinking and researching I have 6 other children I need to consider when starting this diet. I am looking for the easy way out. Can you give me any other shortcuts!!! Bridget Re: GFCF diet Hi There! We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until she was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it doesn't seem as beneficial. My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she continues to improve every day. Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. Good luck. leanne > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Autism_in_Girls-subscribe ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 What other supplements can I try. As I am thinking and researching I have 6 other children I need to consider when starting this diet. I am looking for the easy way out. Can you give me any other shortcuts!!! Bridget Re: GFCF diet Hi There! We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until she was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it doesn't seem as beneficial. My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she continues to improve every day. Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. Good luck. leanne > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Autism_in_Girls-subscribe ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Look into probiotics. They help a lot of kids, especially if she has GI problems. Also, there are enzymes that can help break down wheat and dairy proteins, not as effective as eliminating them, but MIGHT help a little. You'll have to ask a dr or nutritionist for them though I think, and I don't remember what they are called. Amnesty > > > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Look into probiotics. They help a lot of kids, especially if she has GI problems. Also, there are enzymes that can help break down wheat and dairy proteins, not as effective as eliminating them, but MIGHT help a little. You'll have to ask a dr or nutritionist for them though I think, and I don't remember what they are called. Amnesty > > > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Look into probiotics. They help a lot of kids, especially if she has GI problems. Also, there are enzymes that can help break down wheat and dairy proteins, not as effective as eliminating them, but MIGHT help a little. You'll have to ask a dr or nutritionist for them though I think, and I don't remember what they are called. Amnesty > > > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > ------------------------ > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Allie was for 1 1/2 yrs, I credit it to giving her language, now we do Houston Enzymes, but she still doesn't eat a lot of either. Great diet in Allie's situation, healed her chronic diarrhea, as well. Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Allie was for 1 1/2 yrs, I credit it to giving her language, now we do Houston Enzymes, but she still doesn't eat a lot of either. Great diet in Allie's situation, healed her chronic diarrhea, as well. Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Allie was for 1 1/2 yrs, I credit it to giving her language, now we do Houston Enzymes, but she still doesn't eat a lot of either. Great diet in Allie's situation, healed her chronic diarrhea, as well. Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 You may want to try just CF instead of both. My daughter is on a CF diet and I have seen very good results. Soy products are a wonderful substitute for dairy products and are relatively easy and inexpensive to obtain. Good Luck, Pati Re: GFCF diet Hi There! We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until she was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it doesn't seem as beneficial. My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she continues to improve every day. Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. Good luck. leanne > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Autism_in_Girls-subscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe@yahoo\ groups.com> ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe@y\ ahoogroups.com> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 You may want to try just CF instead of both. My daughter is on a CF diet and I have seen very good results. Soy products are a wonderful substitute for dairy products and are relatively easy and inexpensive to obtain. Good Luck, Pati Re: GFCF diet Hi There! We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until she was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it doesn't seem as beneficial. My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she continues to improve every day. Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. Good luck. leanne > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Autism_in_Girls-subscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe@yahoo\ groups.com> ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe@y\ ahoogroups.com> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 You may want to try just CF instead of both. My daughter is on a CF diet and I have seen very good results. Soy products are a wonderful substitute for dairy products and are relatively easy and inexpensive to obtain. Good Luck, Pati Re: GFCF diet Hi There! We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until she was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it doesn't seem as beneficial. My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she continues to improve every day. Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. Good luck. leanne > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? Autism_in_Girls-subscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-subscribe@yahoo\ groups.com> ------------------------ Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe@y\ ahoogroups.com> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Regrettably, soy is not good for anyone, particularly not children, and least of all children on the autistic spectrum. High levels of phytic acid in soy reduce assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Phytic acid, a powerful enzyme inhibitor in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting and long, slow cooking. High phytate diets have caused growth problems in children. Trypsin inhibitors in soy interfere with protein digestion and may cause pancreatic disorders and stunted growth. Soy phytoestrogens disrupt endocrine function and have the potential to cause infertility and to promote breast cancer in adult women. Soy phytoestrogens are potent antithyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer. Children on the autistic spectrum often have underactive thyroids to begin with. In infants, consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease. Vitamin B12 analogs in soy are not absorbed and actually increase the body’s requirement for B12. Soy foods increase the body’s requirement for vitamin D. Processing of soy protein results in the formation of toxic lysinoalanine and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines. Free glutamic acid or MSG, a potent neurotoxin, is formed during soy food processing and additional amounts are added to many soy foods. Soy foods contain high levels of aluminum which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys. I avoid soy like the plague. > > You may want to try just CF instead of both. My daughter is on a CF > diet and I have seen very good results. Soy products are a wonderful > substitute for dairy products and are relatively easy and inexpensive > to obtain. Good Luck, Pati > Re: GFCF diet > > > > Hi There! > We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until > she > was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could > attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to > the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. > For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it > doesn't seem as beneficial. > My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she > continues to improve every day. > Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to > work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. > Good luck. > leanne > > > > > >> >> How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls- > subscribe > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls- > unsubscribe > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Regrettably, soy is not good for anyone, particularly not children, and least of all children on the autistic spectrum. High levels of phytic acid in soy reduce assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Phytic acid, a powerful enzyme inhibitor in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting and long, slow cooking. High phytate diets have caused growth problems in children. Trypsin inhibitors in soy interfere with protein digestion and may cause pancreatic disorders and stunted growth. Soy phytoestrogens disrupt endocrine function and have the potential to cause infertility and to promote breast cancer in adult women. Soy phytoestrogens are potent antithyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer. Children on the autistic spectrum often have underactive thyroids to begin with. In infants, consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease. Vitamin B12 analogs in soy are not absorbed and actually increase the body’s requirement for B12. Soy foods increase the body’s requirement for vitamin D. Processing of soy protein results in the formation of toxic lysinoalanine and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines. Free glutamic acid or MSG, a potent neurotoxin, is formed during soy food processing and additional amounts are added to many soy foods. Soy foods contain high levels of aluminum which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys. I avoid soy like the plague. > > You may want to try just CF instead of both. My daughter is on a CF > diet and I have seen very good results. Soy products are a wonderful > substitute for dairy products and are relatively easy and inexpensive > to obtain. Good Luck, Pati > Re: GFCF diet > > > > Hi There! > We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until > she > was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could > attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to > the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. > For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it > doesn't seem as beneficial. > My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she > continues to improve every day. > Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to > work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. > Good luck. > leanne > > > > > >> >> How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls- > subscribe > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls- > unsubscribe > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2005 Report Share Posted February 23, 2005 Regrettably, soy is not good for anyone, particularly not children, and least of all children on the autistic spectrum. High levels of phytic acid in soy reduce assimilation of calcium, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Phytic acid, a powerful enzyme inhibitor in soy is not neutralized by ordinary preparation methods such as soaking, sprouting and long, slow cooking. High phytate diets have caused growth problems in children. Trypsin inhibitors in soy interfere with protein digestion and may cause pancreatic disorders and stunted growth. Soy phytoestrogens disrupt endocrine function and have the potential to cause infertility and to promote breast cancer in adult women. Soy phytoestrogens are potent antithyroid agents that cause hypothyroidism and may cause thyroid cancer. Children on the autistic spectrum often have underactive thyroids to begin with. In infants, consumption of soy formula has been linked to autoimmune thyroid disease. Vitamin B12 analogs in soy are not absorbed and actually increase the body’s requirement for B12. Soy foods increase the body’s requirement for vitamin D. Processing of soy protein results in the formation of toxic lysinoalanine and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines. Free glutamic acid or MSG, a potent neurotoxin, is formed during soy food processing and additional amounts are added to many soy foods. Soy foods contain high levels of aluminum which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys. I avoid soy like the plague. > > You may want to try just CF instead of both. My daughter is on a CF > diet and I have seen very good results. Soy products are a wonderful > substitute for dairy products and are relatively easy and inexpensive > to obtain. Good Luck, Pati > Re: GFCF diet > > > > Hi There! > We tried the GFCF diet from the time my hfa daughter was 3 until > she > was 51/2. We didn't see a whole lot of changes that we could > attribute to the diet alone. We were very strict and dedicated to > the diet. It is expensive and does take a lot of dedication. > For some people this diet does amazing things, but for others it > doesn't seem as beneficial. > My daughter is nearly 8 now and now eats a " regular " diet and she > continues to improve every day. > Give it a go, see if anything happens and if it doesn't seem to > work, there are other supplements, etc. that you can try. > Good luck. > leanne > > > > > >> >> How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls- > subscribe > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe <mailto:Autism_in_Girls- > unsubscribe > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 .. MY daughter follows this diet, since Nov. 2003 We have seen great progress. We also use herbs. We pack everything she eats and drinks for school. It can be costly at first when you are buying the seasoning that are GF but once you get a regular menu going it is not sooooo bad. Also my daughter does not do soy she drinks a rice beverage. She hasn't noticed the difference. > > > > > > How many of you have your kids on the GFCF diet? > > > > > > > > > > > > Autism_in_Girls-subscribe > > ------------------------ > > Autism_in_Girls-unsubscribe > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ - > ----------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Friends and I have noticed that kids who tend to be hyper often benefit from casein-free while kids who tend to be lethargic seem to be more affected by gluten. Of course, many benefit from both and this is not scientific, but I've not seen any kid go against it yet. HTH, Debi > You may want to try just CF instead of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 Friends and I have noticed that kids who tend to be hyper often benefit from casein-free while kids who tend to be lethargic seem to be more affected by gluten. Of course, many benefit from both and this is not scientific, but I've not seen any kid go against it yet. HTH, Debi > You may want to try just CF instead of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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