Special Diets for Special Kids: Understanding and Implementing Special Diets to Aid in the Treatment of Autism and Related Developmental Disorders

by Lisa Lewis, Bernard Rimland (Foreword by)

Overview

Praised as a modern-day classic by celebrities and readers all over the world, the first edition of this highly-acclaimed book has been helping children and adults with autism, ADHD, celiac disease, and other disorders since 1998. Volume 2 followed up by providing more recipes and updated research. Now, this revised and expanded edition offers both books in one, complete with groundbreaking research, revised recipes, and color photos throughout! Part medical treatise, part cookbook, this book not only teaches how to make gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) meals and snacks, it also reveals how GFCF diets "work."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781885477446
Publisher:	Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication date:	01/28/1998
Pages:	255
Product dimensions:	9.18(w) x 11.24(h) x 1.27(d)

About the Author

Lewis is Director of Neuropsychological Services at Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas.

Table of Contents

Foreword (By Dr. Bernard Rimland)
Chapter 1: Sam’s Story
Chapter 2: About Special Diets
Chapter 3: Allergy or Intolerance?
Chapter 4: Tests and Nutritional Supports
Chapter 5: How (And What) to Feed Your Child
Chapter 6: With a Little Help From Friends & Relatives!

PART II: LET’S GET COOKING
Chapter 7: Mains and Sides
Chapter 8: Breads & Breakfasts (Yeast Free)
Yeasted Baked Goods
Chapter 9: Ethnic and Holiday Foods (savory treats)
Holiday Sweets
Chapter 10: Cookies
Chapter 11: Desserts
Chapter 12: Odds and Ends

Appendix 1: Mail Order Sources
Appendix 2: Dairy Substitutes
Appendix 3: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix 4: Doing Your Own Research by Surfing the Net
Appendix 5: Cookbooks
References
Gluten-Free & Casein-Free Resources
 

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Lisa Lewis’ contribution to the understanding of biomedical aspects of autism have been considerable. . . . Her new book also concentrates on the practical applications of knowledge and understanding. It is well-researched, well written, and very much needed."
Paul Shattock, Autism Research Unit, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, England
 

"The writings of Lisa Lewis have made a huge impact on the field of autism. As an educator and a parent, Dr. Lewis has been instrumental in describing the issues of gluten and casein sensitivities, and how these problems affect the behavior of autistic individuals. She has changed the lives of many autistic individuals and their families. Through this book, Dr. Lewis will likely change the lives of many others."
Stephen Edelson, PhD, Director, Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, OR

 

“What will change, and is changing, the minds of the medical establishment is activist efforts by intelligent, well-informed and highly motivated parents like Mary Callahan, Lisa Lewis and many others. . . ."
Dr. Bernard Rimland, Autism Research Institute
 

Editorial Reviews

“Lisa Lewis’ contribution to the understanding of biomedical aspects of autism have been considerable. . . . Her new book also concentrates on the practical applications of knowledge and understanding. It is well-researched, well written, and very much needed."
Paul Shattock, Autism Research Unit, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, England
 

From the Publisher