UBC Press Getting Your Kid on a Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet book Paperback 192 pages

Gluten-free casein-free diets are widely used to improve cognitive function, speech patterns, behavior, and general well-being in children on the autistic spectrum. Written by a registered dietician and mother of a childawho is thriving onaa gluten-free casein-free diet, this practical guide covers everything from how to get your child on the diet, to daily meal plans, recipes and handy shopping lists.aSusan Lord offers sound nutritional advice on how to implement the diet correctly, without harming your child by omitting major nutrient groups.Whether you are a parent or care-giver, this book will make removing gluten and casein fromaan autistic child's diet simple and stress-free. The easy-to-follow meal plans, complete with delicious recipes and ingredient lists, will guide you with confidence in providing a nutritionally-balanced diet for your child, as well as healthy meals the whole family will enjoy.

Susan Lord is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association. Her daughter wasadiagnosed withaAutistic Spectrum Disorderaat the age ofafiveaandahas been on a gluten-free, casein-free diet foraalmost nine years. Her diagnosisanow falls into theamore general category ofa'cognitive disability'. Susan lives in the Washington D.C. area with her husband and two daughters.