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Will my child get enough calcium if she's not drinking milk?
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Adequate calcium intake is clearly a concern for individuals unable to consume milk products. Good sources include:
• Fortified orange juice
• Salmon
• Dark-green, leafy vegetables
• Almonds
A calcium supplement can also be taken. We recommend 500-1500 mg/day of a generic equivalent to Tums. We suggest that you also consult with your pediatrician for their recommendations.
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I would like to put my son on the diet, but he really loves bread. What should I do?
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The morphine-like compounds created by the incomplete digestion of gluten and casein can cause a very real addiction to the foods that supply them. Children suffering from autism are generally resistant to the removal of these foods. Some even exhibit classic withdrawal symptoms at the initiation of the diet. Implementing the diet can be a difficult process for both child and parent. Be prepared, and be strong. The rewards are great. Call us or your pediatrician if you have any concerns.
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What does is cost to do the diet?
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We tell people that, "It's not so much cost as commitment." Some people spend a lot of money by doing all of their shopping at health food stores. We don't feel that that's necessary. By carefully reading labels and occasionally contacting manufacturers, a healthy and delicious diet can be crafted within the aisles of your local supermarket.
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I am interested in participating in your study. What does this entail for me and my child?
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We are no longer conducting the study. However, you can contact us if you have any questions about the positive results we have observed in the hundreds of children with which we have worked.
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Are there any not-so-obvious foods that contain gluten and casein?
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Parents should always maintain a high level of suspicion with prepared foods. Casein and caseinate are popular additives that are often listed only as "natural flavoring." Gluten is frequently used as a filler and binder in the food industry. Your best bet is to call or contact the manufacturer of a food or product that you are unsure of. It is a challenge to stay on top of what your child is inadvertently eating, but it is getting easier as more and more parents are letting manufacturers know that it is an issue. One more note: Parents assure us that it gets easier with time.
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