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Gluten Free/Casein Free Diets for Autism More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by elizabeth cruse | permalink
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WebMD explains the theory behind the gluten-free/casein-free (GFCF) diet for autism.
Tags: GFCF diet, gluten free diet, casein free diet, GFCF diet, autism diet, autism, gluten, wheat, barley, rye, casein, dairy products, autistic children, elimination diet, scientific evidence, restaurants, eating out

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/gluten-free-casein-free-diets-for-autism ^[1]

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How helpful is the casein-gluten-free diet? More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by gina shaffer | permalink
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() This week’s answer comes from pediatric gastroenterologist, Kent Williams, MD, of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio—one of 17 sites in Autism Speaks’ Autism Treatment Network.

For further reading: https://www.autismspeaks.org/node/112986 ^[2]

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8 Facts About the 'Autism Diet' More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Jean Rigaud | permalink
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One of the most popular alternative treatments for autism is the gluten-free casein-free diet (GFCF). It has not been proven to work, and many doctors are cautious about it, but if you're wondering if it could help your child, read the facts below.

For further reading: http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/health/autism/autism-diet/ ^[3]

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Going GFCFSF in 10 Weeks! - Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Patricia Amato | permalink
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For further reading: https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/going-gfcfsf-in-10-weeks/ ^[4]

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GFCFSF Diet on a Budget - Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Ben Philipsen | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/gfcfsf-diet-on-a-budget/ ^[5]

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GFCF Food Shopping List - Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Katarzyna Bu 0119bas | permalink
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For further reading: https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/gfcf-food-shopping-list/ ^[6]

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In Defense of the GFCFSF Diet for Children with Autism - Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Dennis Jane | permalink
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For further reading: https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/in-defense-of-the-gfcfsf-diet-for-children-with-autism/ ^[7]

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1. http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/gluten-free-casein-free-diets-for-autism

2. https://www.autismspeaks.org/node/112986

3. http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/health/autism/autism-diet/

4. https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/going-gfcfsf-in-10-weeks/

5. http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/gfcfsf-diet-on-a-budget/

6. https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/gfcf-food-shopping-list/

7. https://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/in-defense-of-the-gfcfsf-diet-for-children-with-autism/