Reviews
In a "nutshell", I thought it was an excellent reference book. I, myself, have tried to use this diet in the past but found it an overwhelming task. Barrie, however, gives you a step by step guide to make your implementation of the diet much easier .....what foods, where to buy foods, and how to stay on the diet while eating out, vacationing, and even for a hospital stay. I certainly recommend adding this book to your personal library., "In a "nutshell", I thought it was an excellent reference book. I, myself, have tried to use this diet in the past but found it an overwhelming task. Barrie, however, gives you a step by step guide to make your implementation of the diet much easier .....what foods, where to buy foods, and how to stay on the diet while eating out, vacationing, and even for a hospital stay. I certainly recommend adding this book to your personal library." - Parenting Special Needs Magazine, "Author Barrie Silberberg was inspired to write this book by her personal journey through challenge, hope, love and healing for her son Noah, who has experienced drastic improvements with his autistic symptoms as a result of the GFCF diet. " -- Autism Society of America, "The Autism and ADHD Diet - A Step-by-Step Guide to the GFCF Diet for Children on the Autism Spectrum by Barrie Silberberg is filled with insightful information and useful resources to help those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD implement a diet free of artificial dyes, preservatives, gluten and casein (milk protein). Considered controversial by some, the author addresses this issue in easy-to-understand language, presents relevant scientific study and passionately shares her own remarkable success in alleviating her son Noah's behavioral symptoms of ASD by adhering to the Autism and ADHD diet." -- Glutenfreecooking.about.com, "In a "nutshell", I thought it was an excellent reference book. I, myself, have tried to use this diet in the past but found it an overwhelming task. Barrie, however, gives you a step by step guide to make your implementation of the diet much easier .....what foods, where to buy foods, and how to stay on the diet while eating out, vacationing, and even for a hospital stay. I certainly recommend adding this book to your personal library." -- Parenting Special Needs Magazine
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Foreword by Donna Williams Introduction Chapter 1. Our Story, Our Miracle Chapter 2. Before We Begin: First Ditch the Dyes, Preservatives, and Other Problematic Foods Chapter 3. Understanding the GFCF Diet: Answering Common Questions Chapter 4. Ready, Set, Go: Starting the GFCF Diet Chapter 5. The Nitty-Gritty Part: Putting the GFCF Diet into Action Chapter 6. Buying and Preparing GFCF Foods Chapter 7. How to Read Labels Chapter 8. Eating Out, Vacationing, and Hospital Visits Chapter 9. The GFCF Diet in Action: Questions and Answers Chapter 10. Menu Ideas Chapter 11. Dealing with Naysayers Chapter 12. Success Stories from All over the World Chapter 13. Other Interventions, Services, and Diets to Investigate Chapter 14. Spreading the Word Chapter 15. My Son Noah's StoryIn His Own Words Resources Index About the Author
