Autism Resources and Information about the Gluten and Casein Free Dietary Protocol

Autism is a developmental disability that affects, often severely, a person’s ability to communicate and socially interact with others. It is four times more prevalent in males than females. 

Currently, autism is believed to affect 1 in every 166 people. The rate of people being diagnosed with autism has increased substantially over the past two decades. Although this may be in part due to improved diagnostic techniques and to changes in the criteria for autism spectrum disorders (see below), the majority of experts agree these changes are not enough to explain the epidemic rates at which autism is being diagnosed. 

Autism Spectrum Disorders is an umbrella term that includes classic autism (also known as Kanner’s autism or Kanner’s syndrome), Asperger’s syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Autism is considered a spectrum disorder because the number and intensity of the symptoms people with autism display may vary widely. However, all people with autism demonstrate impairments in the following three areas: communication, social relationships and restricted patterns of behavior. 

(Excerpt: Cure Autism Now Foundation)

www.autismone.org 
Autism One is focused on education and information, covering a broad range of topics, for parents, family members, practitioners, educators, researchers, and others involved in the care, treatment, and recovery of children with autism.

www.autism-resources.com 
Offers information and links regarding the developmental disabilities autism and 
Asperger’s Syndrome

www.autism-society.org 
Autism Society of America website

www.canfoundation.org 
Cure Autism Now Foundation website

www.dietarysupport.com 
Gluten Free/Casein Free diet information and ideas. Also provides support group for parents of autistic children or children with multiple food allergies.

www.gfcfdiet.com 
Gluten free casein free dietary intervention for autistic spectrum disorders. This website is a free resource for any parent who needs support implementing the GFCF diet. 

www.livingwithout.com
Living Without is a quarterly magazine for people with allergies especially gluten and dairy. There are recipes, resources and helpful articles.