Luke Jackson

A User Guide to the GF/CF Diet for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and AD/HD (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

What is the GF/CF diet? Does it work? What's it like to go on it? In this user guide to the gluten and casein free diet, Luke Jackson, who is 12 years old and has Asperger Syndrome, tells you everything you need to know - both good and bad. The details of his first-hand experience of the diet show how it has improved the quality both of his own life and that of other members of the family. Jacqui Jackson, Luke's mother, decided to try the diet for Luke and his two brothers - Joe who has AD/HD and Ben who has autism - and found the results to be highly rewarding: as Luke says, the diet `really can change people's lives'.

Luke offers practical advice on topics such as what to expect when beginning the diet, tips for how to alleviate any initial discomfort, through to advice on how to rearrange the kitchen to avoid-cross contamination. The book includes quotes from other members of the family, a chapter by Luke's mother on how to cope with the challenges of cooking for a family where some people are on the diet and others are not, along with a selection of the family's favourite recipes. An extensive list of useful addresses and websites of suppliers, a food diary for an average week, and suggestions for packed lunches are also included, making the book a really practical source of information.

Luke's message is one of unfailing encouragement. Despite the downsides, he and his family have no regrets about going on the diet. This positive and honest book is an important source of encouragement and advice for people whose lives are touched by autism, AS or AD/HD, for parents considering implementing the diet with their children, and for anyone on the diet, young or old.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. November 2001
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781846423093
• Artikelnr.: 39273148

Autorenporträt

Luke Jackson is 12 years old and has three sisters and three brothers. One of his brothers has AD/HD, one is autistic and Luke has Asperger syndrome. Luke's mother implemented a GF/CF diet with all three boys. As a `user' of the diet, Luke regularly shares his experience in order to encourage others to help themselves or their children on an internet and telephone helpline.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Marilyn Le Breton. 1. The Autistic Spectrum and the Diet by
Jacqui Jackson. 2. Introduction to Moi. 3. The Diet in a Nutshell: (i) A
bit of basic biology. (ii) Gluten and Casein. (iii) Foods to Avoid. (iv)
Monosodium glutamate and aspartame 4. So What's in it For Me? (i) Is it
really worth the bother? (ii) What changes? 5. Starting Out: Let the
Journey Begin. (i) First things First - clearing the decks. (ii) Does
everyone have to do it? (iii) How and When? (iv) Withdrawals - the storm
before the calm (v) Coping with withdrawals - a few helpful hints. (vi)
Helpful hints for all. 6. Getting into the Diet - The Fog Begins to Lift.
(i) And now the good bit: the storm passes. (ii) Routine and change. (iii)
Sound sensitivities. (iv) Eye contact and facial expressions. (v) Textures
and Sensitivities. (vi) Taste and smell. (vii) Tips for parents of smaller
or less able autistic kids. (viii) For those with AS or parents of kids
with AS. (ix) Tips for parents of ADHD kids. 7. Accidents Will Happen!
Watch Out for Icebergs. 8. A Few Added Extras: Sailing into foreign ports.
(i) Other intolerances. (ii) Candida. (iii) The Feingold diet. 9.
Frequently Asked Questions. Appendix I. Implementing the Diet - A word from
Mum. Appendix II. Recipes. Appendix III. A Week in the Life: Our Food
Diary. Appendix IV. Packed Lunches. Appendix V. Dos and Don'ts of the Diet.
Appendix VI. Prescription List. Appendix VII. UK Suppliers. Appendix VIII.
US and non-UK Suppliers. Appendix IX. Useful Information and Websites.
Appendix X. Further Reading. A Further Note.