It seems that a significant number of children with autism benefit from dietary interventions, such as the gluten-free/casien-free diet. At The Helping House, our students (and their parents) are encouraged to at least attempt the diet to see if it makes a difference in their behaviors and attention to task. We occasionally have support group meetings for these families as it is challenging to think of removing something as global as "wheat" from your child's diet, especially when he already has a limited palate.
For Autism Awareness Month, I am doing a gluten-free diet for myself. Hopefully it will give me insight and perspective into the challenges that are faced, and maybe there will even be health benefits for me! I am on day four, and it hasn't been near as difficult as I thought it would be!
If you are interested in dietary interventions for your child, or even for yourself, please feel free to contact us for more information.
