Re: GFCF diet survey

January 18, 2004

> It seems by the responses to my recent postings about the diet and

> schools that no one has had the difficulties we have. I would

> appreciate those whose children are on the diet to let us know what

> improvements they have seen in their kids by adhering to the diet.

> Are there many kids of parents on this list on the diet? I would

> love to know how many of us are doing this. I feel that if we were

> to put Tristan on a regular diet he would be harmed greatly. It

> would be mental cruelty to allow him to begin eating the foods that

> we all eat and then take them away from him again. I also believe

> that if we did this the teacher would see for herself the regression

> and harm and say he should be on the gfcf diet. It would be cruel to

> do that just to prove a point to the school.

>

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> child with AUTISM.

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January 18, 2004

I just want you to know that I agree with you. I have not done the diet

with my son. I tried another one that I found that is far less restrictive

but it seemed to cause him a lot of bowel problems. Sometimes I feel guilty

about not putting him on the diet and wonder if it would help him. However

I know a lot of parents in a parent group here who have had their kids on

the diet for a number of years. I have not noticed any improvement in their

children. I have avoided it because it is soooo restrictive and very

expensive. I know it does help some children though. It sounds like it has

helped your son significantly. It might help you to copy some articles from

the doctors who created and support this diet to give to the school I did

feel bad for him about what you claim the school told you about him feeling

bad about not getting to eat what the other children eat. You might try

going to lunch with him one day so you can see for yourself if that is truly

happening. I wish I had some suggestions for you as to how you can help him

if it is true. I wish you luck with this stressful situation.

Shauna

>

>> > It seems by the responses to my recent postings about the diet and

>> > schools that no one has had the difficulties we have. I would

>> > appreciate those whose children are on the diet to let us know what

>> > improvements they have seen in their kids by adhering to the diet.

>> > Are there many kids of parents on this list on the diet? I would

>> > love to know how many of us are doing this. I feel that if we were

>> > to put Tristan on a regular diet he would be harmed greatly. It

>> > would be mental cruelty to allow him to begin eating the foods that

>> > we all eat and then take them away from him again. I also believe

>> > that if we did this the teacher would see for herself the regression

>> > and harm and say he should be on the gfcf diet. It would be cruel to

>> > do that just to prove a point to the school.

>> >

>> > Unlocking Autism

>> > www.UnlockingAutism.org

>> >

>> > Autism-Awareness-Action

>> > Worldwide internet group for parents who have a

>> > child with AUTISM.

>> >

>> > SeekingJoyinDisability - Prayer support for those touched by Disability:

>> > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SeekingJoyinDisability/

>> >

January 20, 2004

Hi ,

For a detailed description of how the diet has positively changed my sons

life see:

http://www.autismtreatment.info/Default.asp?Did=2

Understand, we are just parents, with no medical training, and you should

consult your doctor before making any health related decisions.

But my wife and I can see tremendous and immediate effects when our son eats

foods (wheat and dairy) that he shouldn't.

We use Houston Nutraceutical enzymes with him and they help alot for trace

amounts of things that slip through.

Our son with Autism (PDD), in the past, has been had dual enrollment with

the public ISD and a private school and neither had a problem with the diet.

We sent his snacks and drinks separately, and there never has been a

problem. I suspect you are really having a problem with specific ignorant

people. I suggest you see if maybe someone with the ARC of Texas could go

with you to the school district and " educate " them, with some backup notes

from your doctor. (especially if you have any notes from your alergist

showing wheat or dairy allergies).

Arc of Texas website -

http://www.thearcoftexas.org/Chapter%20Services/CSdir.html

Good luck,

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Message: 4

Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 17:43:25 -0000

Subject: GFCF diet survey

It seems by the responses to my recent postings about the diet and

schools that no one has had the difficulties we have. I would

appreciate those whose children are on the diet to let us know what

improvements they have seen in their kids by adhering to the diet.

Are there many kids of parents on this list on the diet? I would

love to know how many of us are doing this. I feel that if we were

to put Tristan on a regular diet he would be harmed greatly. It

would be mental cruelty to allow him to begin eating the foods that

we all eat and then take them away from him again. I also believe

that if we did this the teacher would see for herself the regression

and harm and say he should be on the gfcf diet. It would be cruel to

do that just to prove a point to the school.

January 20, 2004

My son Dario has been on the diet for 1 1/2 years he's doing great. I don't have

problems at school

Vicky

GFCF diet survey