Re: Fwd: [GFCFKids] Skittles + Autism = Stupid

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Hi,

 

Unfortunately, none of the links in the " click here " parts came through on mine.

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Subject: Fwd: [GFCFKids] Skittles + Autism = Stupid

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From: Chef Amy <reelthymecooking@...>

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:02:26 -0700 (PDT)

Subject: [GFCFKids] Skittles + Autism = Stupid

http://www.ageofautism.com/2008/06/skittles-and-au.html

By Kim Stagliano

ABC News recently ran THIS report on artificial colors and behaviors in

children.

So many therapists use Skittles candy (and other artificially colored candies)

as behavioral incentives for kids on the spectrum. Check out this article From

LOVAAS.com.

Boy is that ever stupid. Studies show (See NYT article here) that artificial

colors can affect behavior. By affect, we don't mean " turns the child

into a charming, compliant pussycat. " Please get rid of the artificial

colors in your practices, classrooms and centers, or really, you're like an

AA counselor sharing a drink with an alcoholic during each session. Are you

listening Mr. Strully?

The amount of food dye certified for use in 1955 was 12 mg per person per day,

but that has risen sharply, according to FDA. In 2007, the figure had reached

59 mg per capita per day, or nearly five times as much, was certified for use.

(Read more here.) Look at kids' goods on the shelves. Yogurt is neon pink.

Goldfish are now in " rainbow " colors. Cereals are laden with

artificial colors. Even ketchup and french fries come in colors. Why can't

Mom just feed kids F-O-O-D instead of a technicolor nightmare? Even at my

daughters' school, they serve ice cream that is pink and blue. The

Stagliano girls bring a packed lunch each day, in the drab colors mother nature

made.

And how about pediatricians? Do you see signs in their offices warning you

about artifical colors and promoting alternatives next to the posters for the

latest allergy drug? Come on, docs, get the red dye out of that amoxicillin and

every other kid-friendly drug you prescribe. You might even see your Ritalin

prescriptions drop. Oh. Nevermind.

Readers might want to know that M & M Mars and other candy manufacturers have

removed the artificial dyes from their candies, Skittles included, sold in

Europe. But not in America (click here.)

Check out these simple Google searches to see what we mean about how commonly

used are these candies for children with developmental delays and behavior

issues:

ABA and Skittles

autism and Skittles

Kim Stagliano is Managing Editor of Age of Autism. And while her language is

often colorful (think six of Carlin's seven words) her food is not.

" Waiting for a world where GRIEF doesn't PAY!! "

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[Guest guest]

Awesome post.... SO True!!!

[Guest guest]

 Care to repost it?

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From: a_anonymous_neighbor <bonnerbb@...>

Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 9:55:56 AM

Subject: Re: Fwd: [GFCFKids] Skittles + Autism = Stupid

 

Awesome post.... SO True!!!

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REPOST

Here is the article that is so great...

http://www.ageofautism.com/2008/06/skittles-and-au.html