New and intro - not on diet yet

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone!

My name is and I'm married with 3 kids ages 7, 3, and 16

months. My 3 year old son is autistic and I'm seriously considering

the SCD for him. He is currently GFCF. He is sort of verbal in

that he can communicate basic needs, but he has severe expressive

and especially receptive language delays.

I have to admit I'm terrified of starting the SCD. There is never a

shortage of sweet treats or chips in our house and I just know that

my proposing to shake things up like this is going to not be met

well by my husband. However, my son's diet has gotten so bad lately

that maybe he'll be willing to do it. Luke eats tortilla chips,

ketchup, canned peas and corn, french fries, peanut butter, and

pepperoni. The SCD would thankfully eliminate all the junk food.

I've been researching the SCD bit by bit for the past couple months

and now am serious about trying it. I have not yet bought the book

though. From what I've read, it sounds like it's easier than GFCF

and far less expensive.

My biggest fear, aside from everybody in the family turning mutiny

on me for taking away their sweets, is that Luke won't eat

anything. Has anyone had a child with a severely limited diet pre-

SCD, turn around and eat a wider variety once you got through the

intro phase? Has anybody had to overcome resistance from your

spouse to make the diet work?

Thanks for any advice!