Re: GFCF lunches in public schools

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

Just wanted to let you know that our clinic has a parent who sells GFCF diets. In addition, I have another parent, who's willing to talk or exchange recipes (free of charge).

Please let me know if I can help.

Yours truly,

Minevich, B.Sc. (OTR/L), M.A. (Psyc.)Occupational Therapistwww.childrehab.com

[Guest guest]

This is pretty much the letter I used…..

Sample letter:

(name child) has Autism

Spectrum Disorder. (name child) has an immune system dysfunction (if

applicable)

Because of (name child)’s Autism, certain foods affect his

developing brain and thus cause autistic behaviors. Thus, (name child) is

unable to properly break down certain proteins

When (name

child) gets these proteins it produces an opiate activity which affects his

brain function.

The two main

offenders are gluten (the protein in wheat, oats, rye and barley) and casein

(milk protein.). Thus (name child) needs to be on a Gluten/Casein

Free diet.

Casein

All

dairy: Milk, butter, cheese, cream

cheese, sour cream, etc. It also includes product ingredients such as

" casein " and " whey, " or even words containing the word

" casein. " Read labels -

items like bread and tuna fish often contain milk products. Even soy cheese

usually contains caseinate.

Gluten

Wheat, oats,

rye, barley, kamut, spelt, semolina, malt, food

starch, grain alcohol, and most packaged foods - even those that do not label

as such.

(Name child)

is okay with chicken, lamb, pork, fish, potato, rice, and eggs. Parsnips, tapioca, arrowroot, honey, maple syrup and French fries. However you need to read the labels. Macadamia

and hazelnuts are also tolerated. Others kids may be okay with white corn,

bacon, fruits such as white grapes or pears, beans, sesame seeds, or grains

such as amaranth and teff (available at natural foods

stores.)

GFCF

lunches in public schools

Today was my son's first day at Pre-K in Gwinnett

County. I know

that Gluten-free, Casein-free lunches are supposed

to be available in

the schools, and his teacher was checking on this

for me. She just e-

mailed me that I will need to supply the following

in order for my

son to be able to get this special diet

lunch. Has anyone else had

experience with this? If I contact his

pediatrician, he is just

going to ask me to write the letter myself and

have him sign it. If

anyone has done this before and has a copy of a

letter that I could

use as a guide, I would really appreciate it.

I need a note from you from a physician

identifying the following:

* child's disability

* an explanation of why the disability restricts

the diet

* the major life activity affected by the

disability

* the food or foods to be omitted from the child's

diet, and the food

or choice of foods that must be substituted.

(That last one is going to be almost impossible)

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

I just had to reply to this. My daughter goes to a private school. We spoke with the cook and also would tell

her everything that Hannah could not have. I had a new therapist and Hannah was getting

biscuits from the cook. I knew that she

was not cooking something special. Turns

out that she said, “but its white flour, not wheat.”

Re: GFCF

lunches in public schools

This is the letter from

our doc, and that is all I needed here. I physically met with the head of

dietary, and went through her foods, lists, suppliers, etc. and made up menus

for breakfast. I pack lunches and snacks. He rarely eats breakfast

in the Cafeteria- I used to pack his breakfast also- until a particularly

nasty VP decided my kids could not sit together at breakfast because they are

in different grades, etc. and I was a bit hot.

The Pediatric and

Adolescent Ability Center

7229 Forest Avenue, Suite

211

Richmond, VA 23226

PRESCRIPTION OF MEDICAL

NECESSITY

April 4, 2003

Re:

DOB:

To Whom It May Concern:

The above named child is a patient of mine. The

diagnosis for this patient includes a genetic defect in Gi2 alpha protein,

causing blocked pathways in the brain, pragmatic/semantic language disorder,

gluten/wheat intolerance and casein/milk intolerance.

It is medically necessary for ___ to receive a

diet that is free of gluten/wheat products and casein/milk products. Continuation

on a diet that contains these products in a person who has an IgG reaction or

intolerance will have a negative impact on his behavior and intestinal well

being. It may also potentially lead to further colon disorders such as celiac

disease and/or a possibility of colon cancer. This would in turn have a

detrimental affect on ____’s health; therefore the diet needs to be

adhered to.

____ should also not be exposed to food dyes or

preservatives or foods containing vitamin A palmitate.

I, the undersigned, certify that the above-prescribed

procedure/treatment/therapy are medically necessary for this patient’s

well being. In my professional opinion, the procedure/treatment/therapy is both

responsible and necessary in reference to the accepted standards of medical

practice and treatment of this patient’s condition.

Sincerely,

N. Megson, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Developmental Pediatrician

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics

MNM/cps

GFCF lunches in public schools

Today was my son's first day at Pre-K in Gwinnett

County. I know

that Gluten-free, Casein-free lunches are supposed to be available in

the schools, and his teacher was checking on this for me. She just e-

mailed me that I will need to supply the following in order for my

son to be able to get this special diet lunch. Has anyone else had

experience with this? If I contact his pediatrician, he is just

going to ask me to write the letter myself and have him sign it. If

anyone has done this before and has a copy of a letter that I could

use as a guide, I would really appreciate it.

I need a note from you from a physician identifying the following:

* child's disability

* an explanation of why the disability restricts the diet

* the major life activity affected by the disability

* the food or foods to be omitted from the child's diet, and the food

or choice of foods that must be substituted.

(That last one is going to be almost impossible)

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

My son will be 12 next week- he has no problem telling if it is GFCF allowed or not, and he also helps his younger brothers get their food. Also they have plenty of GFCF bagels and bread on hand- a running order with Kinnikinnick. The county has gone out of its way, and has dramatically changed what brands, types of foods, etc. they serve in general, and added GFCF, soy and rice milk, etc.

My kids eat fruit, eggs, sausage and sometimes a GFCF bagel or peanut butter toast

in the morning- they are not picky.

RE: GFCF lunches in public schools

I just had to reply to this. My daughter goes to a private school. We spoke with the cook and also would tell her everything that Hannah could not have. I had a new therapist and Hannah was getting biscuits from the cook. I knew that she was not cooking something special. Turns out that she said, “but its white flour, not wheat.”