FROM ALISON: Jordan loves Carrot soup and if he got to choose the lunch menu, we would have Carrot soup every day, I want him to eat a variety of foods, here’s what I did to persuade him to try Spicy parsnip soup. Introducing our children to a variety of foods can be a battle…
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FROM KATE: There is so much great information about dietary interventions for Autism on the web. The link below will take you to a page were the most recent and common dietary interventions are listed and described in an easy and informative way.http://www.nourishinghope.com/page.php?f=u For those of you who have yet to explore dietary interventions for…
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From Kate Wilde: Here at the Autism Treatment Center of America we believe that your child’s diet is incredibly important to their overall health and well being. We feel that it is important to get your child tested for possible allergens such as Gluten, Casein, Corn and Soy. We also believe that it is important…
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Here are some more Gluten, Casein and sugar free ideas. Question: What is shaped like a burger bun and is 10 times more tasty and nutritious for our children? Answer: A Portabello Mushroom A tasty addition to a burger instead of using a bun is to use two Portabello mushrooms brushed with olive oil. Put…
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Hi, Recently I was looking for something gluten/casein and sugar free with a soft texture that I could use us a thickener or a dipping sauce and I found…….. Hummus. Look at the ingredients if you are shopping for Hummus but I have found several tasty brands that just contain chick peas, tahini, garlic and…
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Delicious Dessert! Many children that I work with at The Autism Treatment Center of America enjoy eating sweet, sugary foods. I have discovered an absolutely delicious dessert that you can find in Health Food Stores. It’s totally gluten, casein, sugar and soy free and has a lovely creamy texture like ice cream. It’s called Coconut…
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More Ideas to spice up a gluten/casein and sugar free diet: Mustard Mustard is great because it’s the only condiment I have found that doesn’t contain sugar and sugar products, wheat or dairy. You can find all kinds of different mustard’s at the grocery store. Always check the labels because some do contain sugar. I…
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At The Autisn Treatment Center of America, we work with many children on specific diets. Here are some more ideas to keep cooking interesting for you and your kids. Some food ideas that I use as my “Saving Grace” when following a gluten, casein and sugar free diet. Coconut products. Coconut oil – It’s sweet,…
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From Becky: Is your child, or your family on a Gluten, Casein and Sugar free diet?, if so, here are some yummy treats that you can make if you or your child have a sweet tooth. Orange Pudding 1 cup of pureed cooked carrots1 cup of pureed cooked pears1 tablespoon of nut butter (almond or…
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What we believe about the people closest to us can determine how we act around them and the opportunities we offer them. This is particularly true with our children. It is easy to become complacent about how much we know our children. After all we have known them all their lives, sometimes we can predict…
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