Gluten Free and Autism Gluten Free Diet

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With the growing trend of the Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet, associations have made free recipes available to parents who wish to implement the popular Autism Gluten Free Diet.

As autism statistics continue to rise in the United States (1 in 153 children), many parents and healthcare providers are searching for the most effective ways to treat and manage the disorder. Perhaps the most popular of all biomedical treatments includes the Gluten Free and Autism, Casein Free Diet, a strict regimen that calls for the elimination of all gluten and casein proteins from an individual's diet.

A gluten and autism support website has made recipes available for parents who wish to implement the popular diet.

This diet has made a big difference for our son, said owner of AutismKey.com and father of a child with autism spectrum disorder.

"Ever since we've eliminated gluten and casein from the menu, there's been a marked improvement in social interaction and language," he added.


Known by some as the "Gluten Free and Autism Diet," the GFCF Diet is also utilized by people with allergies and other disorders, such as Celiac Disease. However, the diet is largely popular within the autistic community.

"We've decided to share our recipes, so that others might benefit. Recipes to items such as ice cream, banana bread and tapioca pudding are all available on our website," Greaves noted.

It has been theorized that gluten, which is found naturally in wheat, barley and rye, is responsible for many autism-like symptoms in children. The same applies to casein, a protein found naturally in milk and other dairy products.

Greaves cautioned that although many success stories have been attributed to the GFCF diet, it may not be for everyone.

"I encourage parents to do their research to make sure it's the right thing for their child," he added.

"Dietary change should not be taken lightly, particularly with autistic children."