Diet
So, I have heard that a Gluten free diet is supposed to be really good for an Aspie. Dh is the one who fought me the worst. (and that was before he admitted he was one). He says that until a Doctor says this is what we need to do, that there is no need. Anyone try this??? Any other diets that work?? Or things to add or avoid???
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Permalink Reply by Karrie on -
We started the GFCF diet over the summer.. DS's mental clarity increased. His daytime and bedtime wetting decreased. Almost overnight, he was a completely different kiddo. However, with the stress and anxiety of school, he has been cheating on his diet and boy can we tell. He wets himself. He is argumentative. He spaces out alot. He has increased gastrointestinal problems - gas, diarrhea.. We're in the process of locking our cabinets and fridge so that he doesn't have access to these foods. We also pack his lunch and do not give him any money for school lunch or snack for any reason. It really does work. I would never have believed had I not seen it. I am a medical person and I thought it was a load of BS, but told our doc I would give it a try. I'm so happy I did.
Regular docs are NOT going to suggest this diet. It was his developmental pediatrician and his naturopath that suggested it. His regular pediatrician goes along with it, but wouldn't have otherwise suggested we try it. I'm not sure why these docs are so hesitant. They put patients on all kinds of diets: diabetic diets, heart healthy diets, cancer diets.. so whay not try a diet for a neurobiological disorder?
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Permalink Reply by Toni on -
We haven't tried that. As I mentioned earlier I try to limit sugar as much as possible for a kid in our society. My ex read about it but we never got to using it. It was bad timing as this was the same person that for years prior was the one who I had experienced a lot of emotional/psychological & some physical abuse from & I was just waking up to the fact that this person couldn't be implicitly trusted so I was skeptical of anything presented to me. The wheels of our divorce were also starting at the time too so even if I would have bought in starting a new dietary regime wasn't at all in the cards.
I sounds like my young aspie isn't as effected as many others. She is fortunate in that. Her meds & the other things I have mentioned earlier seem to be keeping her symptoms somewhat in control.
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