autism

Autism has been a mystery for the past six decades and is now receiving much needed attention as the number of Autistic children has increased ten-fold in the past 20 years.

Autism is a brain disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate, reason and interact with others. It is a spectrum disorder that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees of severity. Autism is estimated to affect 1 in 130 individuals, or about 2.3 million Americans. It is four times more common in boys than girls, and is found equally in all walks of life and in all populations around the world.  Individuals with Autism may exhibit low tolerance of, and allergies to certain foods, such as wheat allergies. While not a specific cause of Autism, food intolerances or allergies have been observed to contribute to behavioral issues. Individuals with Autism have trouble digesting proteins such as gluten and casein. Research in the U.S. and England has found significant improvements in Autistic children's behavior when following a casein/gluten free diet.

Useful Links

Autism Society of America
Autism Speaks.org
Autistic Network for Dietary Intervention
GFCF (Gluten Free, Casein Free) Diet Support Group
Talk About Curing Autism Now