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Autism Research
Gluten Free/Casein Free Diet
SCD Diet Resources
Laboratory Testing
General Autism Info
Enzymes
Supplements
Sensory Issues

Autism Research

Jill James Glutathione paper - A very technical, but helpful paper explaining Jill James' research into glutathione production in autistic children.

The Autism File - Late breaking research on autism.

Gluten Free/Casein Free Diet

GFCF Diet – This is a must see site for anyone starting out on the diet. Very comprehensive from a food perspective. Has a great list of acceptable commercial products. Also contains an alphabetical listing of foods, additives and ingredients that are not acceptable on the diet. Lists lots of links and helpful information on autism and the diet.

www.celiac.com – Good introduction with great links for being gluten free (but not casein free). Has GF food lists.

www.AutismNDI.com – A member-based website owned by our good friends Karyn Seroussi & Lisa Lewis.

Autism-Diet.com – GFCF site sponsored by the University of Florida and Dr. Robert Cade’s research on autism. Has some good info on how the diet works.

GFCF Acceptable Foods – This massive posting contains a list of foods, additives, medicines, etc. that are GFCF. If you’ve been having trouble finding GFCF foods, you will be surprised at how many there are. There are a lot of name brands here and helpful information scattered throughout.

TACA – The TACA site is loaded with good information on the GFCF diet as well as information on therapies, what to do about vaccinations and links to many autism related resources.

Gluten Solutions Store – The Gluten Solutions store claims to have over 300 gluten free and in many cases GFCF foods available for online purchase. Pictures of food are shown and ingredients are clearly listed

GFCF Kids Yahoo Groups – An unmoderated list with nearly 5000 members and tons of archived messages on anything you could possibly want to know about the GFCF diet.

Gluten Free Mall – Lots of gluten free and also GFCF foods with pictures, ingredients and helpful tags indicating if items are gluten-free, egg-free, milk-free and/or soy-free. Helpful for many of us who have kids with multiple food intolerances.

Wisconsin Institute of Nutrition 

SCD Diet Resources

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet™ (SCD) is used by parents of autistic children who are trying to deal with yeast issue through dietary intervention.

Pecanbread.com – This is a very comprehensive site on all things SCD. The specific carbohydrate diet (SCD) has been helpful for many people with severe gastrointestinal disorders (Chrone’s, Celiac, Ulcerative Colitis, ect..). It is not a lifelong diet. It is for healing the gut & starving out microorganisms. Some parents are using it for autism with success.

Breaking the Vicious Cycle 

Laboratory Testing

Doctor's Data - Doctor's Data is well known for their experience in heavy metals hair testing.

www.greatplainslaboratory.com – Parent friendly laboratory. Especially useful for the gluten/casein peptide test and an Organic Acid Test (to test for yeast/bacteria and other markers). They will send you the test kit for free. Call for a free brochure. 1-913-341-8949. 

www.gsdl.com – Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory. They have a very comprehensive web site with some great info. Kits available through a doctor. Great place for a comprehensive digestive stool analysis.

General Autism Info.

www.autism.org

Manasota Autism Society – Local autism society with lots of links and educational information.

www.gnd.org – Dr. Bradstreet’s web site. Medical info.

www.danasview.com – Great website by a mom. Comprehensive.

Public Autism Awareness - Helpful information on diagnosing your child.

Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT test)

Enzymes

www.enzymestuff.org – Very helpful for those with digestive issues.

Supplements

Kirkman Labs – Supplements designed for ASD kids. Hypoallergenic.

Total Health Discount Vitamins

Learner’sEdge Supplements

http://www.xylitolstore.com/

Autism Medical Protocol - Great resource written by Dr. Bradstreet outlining an autism protocol with supplements and detailed explanations.

Sensory Issues

www.out-of-sync-child.com

www.sensoryresources.com

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