ADHD and Autism

Food and diet concners for children with ADHD or Autism

In children who are adversely affected by exposure to foods containing gluten, long-term (months to years) exposure to these dietary proteins can injure the lining of the small intestine. As a result, this area of intestine, so important in the absorbing and digesting of all nutrients, is unable to work properly, and the result is a broad spectrum of problems relating to malnourishment.

Symptoms may include poor attention span and learning problems in this case would be greatly improved with the elimination of gluten from the diet.  Many parents of children diagnosed with ADHD or autism have found that putting their children on a diet free of gluten, casein and sugar and greatly reduced the symptoms associated with these disorders.

Other symptoms of gluten sensitivity to look for are diarrhea, abdominal pain and  bloating,  vomiting, poor growth, and developmental delays are common symptoms of this condition in late infancy and early childhood.  Eliminating gluten, casein and sugar from the diet will allow the gut to heal and begin normal digestion and absorption.