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'It is easy to read with excellent practical advice and encouragement for desperate parents/carers. The diet described in this book (many recipes are given together with a list of what to look out for when shopping) was evidently very successful in changing the life of the author's son and may work well for others faced with similar problems. The book also puts the parent/carer in charge of the treatment by creating exciting dishes that are not unlike the familiar ones of mother's cooking except that they are 'non-toxic' or 'non-additive'. For EP it will be useful to know about this well-written book.' - The British Psychological Society 'This is a book I would strongly commend to parents and carers of children with autism. It should help take the mystery out of diets and give parents the confidence to start a dietary regime for their child.' - British Journal of Developmental Disabilities
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People with autism often are intolerant of gluten (a protein in four types of cereal) and casein (a protein found in animal's milk). There are many testaments to the benefits for such people of a diet that excludes gluten, casein, monosodium glutamate and aspartame, and these persuaded Marilyn Le Breton to put her autistic son Jack on the diet. This is the book that Marilyn wishes had been available to her when she first did so. In it she explains what the diet is all about and how it works, what foods can form part of the diet and what should be excluded. She addresses frequently asked questions and misconceptions, such as 'Is the diet too difficult and time-consuming? How strictly do I need to adhere to it? Is the diet expensive to implement?' and gives practical advice on basic equipment and ingredients, what to expect when your child starts the diet, how to adapt family meals and how to minimise cross-contamination in the kitchen. The book includes a wide selection of recipes, an extensive list of addresses and websites of suppliers of foodstuffs in the UK, and suggestions for finding out more information. It is the first book of its kind to be written specifically for those living in the UK. Marilyn's own experience and sensible approach ensure that this book will be invaluable for any parent of a child with autism, or any adult considering embarking on the diet.
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As a parent of a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder who could scream for 20 hours per day we were desparate for understanding and help. A friend loaned me a copy of Marilyn Le Breton's book and our lives changed. Within weeks of implementing the diet our son had changed beyond all expectations. I now have two copies of this book. One I keep and the other which is being passed around my son's nursery staff.
In two parts, the first part is the story of herself and her children and their journey through implementing the diet. She tells with such honesty and humour, warts and all, her disasters and successes.
The second part contains recipes and ideas for all the food your child could ever want to eat.
Thanks to this diet, many lives have been improved. I simply could not have implemented it without Marilyn's help. This book is so easy to read with it's friendly and practical 'I don't do science' style I would recommend it without any reservation. My child's support worker was unable to put the book down. In reading just this one book she learned everything she needed to know about my child and his autism and how diet affected him. What a shame that I can only give it a maximum five stars when I would gladly give it so much more.
Thanks to Marilyn we now have hope for the future. Any parent of a similar child should buy this book and give the diet a try.
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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If it was possible to give more than 5 stars for this book, I would have done it! This is essential reading for parents of autistic children. It is written by a parent who has had to find out about this diet the hard way. It is readable with clearly understandable explanations and interesting bits of experience. The book explains in layman's terms why the diet is so important and gives practical and easy to follow advice on how to approach it. The second half of the book contains excellent recipies using ingredients which are readily available in the UK. I have never been a baker, but I now make delicious biscuits, cakes and wonderful chocolate brownies.
There is also a section with useful addresses of suppliers of ingredients and support organisations in the UK.
If you have an autistic child, do them a favour and get this book!
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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As a mother of a 7 year old boy with severe autism who has had chronic bowel symptoms for most of his life, this book has given me the confidence to impliment this diet with relatively few problems. My son had suffered from very serious colic , resulting in pain and aggression until he started this diet. I now have a very changed child who for most part is pain free and happy.
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a simple to read and follow guide
Some items need updating in view with recent development of gluten free market, but overall a comprehensive guide to implementing a diet.
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Jelena Matijas
Marvellous I could not put this down.
Normally, it takes me weeks to read a book. I read this in 2 evenings! I could not put it down (which often meant me going to bed in the early hours! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Marianne
Fantastic book if you are considering GF/CF Diets
I bought this book after a recommendation from a friend who is already doing the GF/CF diet with her son. Read more
Published 8 months ago by mumof2boys
This book gives false hope
My girlfriend got this book as a a child in her class suffers from autism.
Before buying this book or in addition to reading this book I would suggest you read at least... Read more
Before buying this book or in addition to reading this book I would suggest you read at least... Read more
Published 20 months ago by James Soper
Very interesting
This is an extremely well written easy read book. The author is neither an academic nor a scientist- so its a very easy read, but is very clearly well researched. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2009 by Mrs. Khan
Diet Intervention and Autism: Implementing the Gluten Free and Casein...
I have purchased this book in preparation for the GF/CF diet for our 6 yr old with Aspergers. I have read and re-read the book and now feel knowledgeable enough to begin to... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2008 by Mrs. J. Linstrom
Diet Intervention and Autism: Implementing the Gluten Free a
This is a fantastic book full of information, advice and recipes.The first part of the book explains how the diet can help your child or person involved and gives important advice... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2004 by "miracleworker67"
Inspirational, practical guide to an essential diet to try
If you are thinking of buying this book you probably have, or suspect you have, a child on the autistic spectrum. Buy the book - Marilyn's story will inspire you to try the diet. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2004
A practical guide that is clear, honest and accessible
This book is a positive guide to implementing a gf/cf diet and clearly outlines the other components of this approach to dealing with autism. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2002
Makes you think more about the stuff we feed our children
Our son (2.5 years old) has mild autism and I bought this book to see whether the change in diet had an effect on him. Read more
Published on 31 May 2001
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