7. ETAPA 1 ANTECEDENTES DE LA ZONA DE ESTUDIO
7.3. REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA DE LOS TIPOS DE DAÑOS QUE SE
In this chapter, we’ve explored a number of different dietary options to consider for your child. It isn’t always easy to figure out which one to implement first or where to begin. Here are some general recommendations:
1. If you are brand new to biomedical information and you are feeling overwhelmed with all the information – start with the basics. Begin the gluten and casein-free diet first. The article titled “Going GFCF in 10 weeks” is an excellent place to start. Again,
www.AutismActionPlan.com has the 12 Week Action Plan which is a step-by-step guide through GF/CF diet implementation.
2. If your child continues to suffer with chronic loose stools (and you have done the appropriate testing for digestive infections – see Chapter 8) than introducing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) is likely
necessary.
3. If you feel your child regressed after an MMR vaccine (or others) and continues to suffer with bowel
problems, the SCD is most likely going to be needed over just the GF/CF (and soy-free diet).
4. If your child is hyperactive or shows signs of
aggression, irritability, tantrums, or other symptoms related to phenol sensitivity, incorporation of the Feingold Program is going to be useful.
Hint:
If you implement the SCD program, you will start to reduce many of the artificial colors and flavorings as well. This does not always happen when doing a basic GF/CF diet because kids can still be exposed to a lot of artificial products.
5. If yeast and intestinal bacteria continues to be a problem with little or no resolution from anti-fungal (anti-yeast) therapy, then a more strict anti-candida program is warranted. The Body Ecology Diet is one option for this. Remember, this diet eliminates a lot of fruit, but allows some grains that the SCD program may frown upon at first. However, the upside is that it all but eliminates the artificial colorings and flavoring which are problematic for phenol sensitive kids.
6. The Low Oxalate Diet may become necessary if your child continues to deal with poor attention, decreased fine and gross motor function, poor social skills, bed- wetting and/or frequent urination. If there is a family history of kidney stones, the LOD would be
sensitivity to phenol foods, so the LOD can overtime help with phenol sensitivity as well.
My advice – be patient! Learning to implement one of these diets or synchronizing facets of these diets takes time, self- education, and preparation. It’s all about educating yourself and beginning the process. As you become more
knowledgeable, the principles behind these diets becomes easier. You start to see patterns and understand how your child responds.
Ultimately, your child is the best barometer of how these diets may work. There are no quick fixes. Every child
responds differently. Usually patterns are consistent – better eye contact, more focusing and attention, fewer tantrums, aggressive, and self-abusive behavior. Kids become
healthier and their digestive systems work better with more formed stools, less bloating, gas and diarrhea/constipation. They look healthier, are more engaged socially and seem genuinely happier, but this takes time.
From my experience the incorporation of dietary changes is the single most important thing you can do for your child. Without a healthier diet – optimal health will not be achieved. The road to autism recovery or overall
improvement will be almost impossible without a healthy diet.
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