News summaries for autism therapy: casein-free diet

definition of casein-free diet: Dietary change used as an alternative therapy for autism. All foods with the milk protein casein (including all dairy products) are removed from the diet. Casein can also be found in other baked goods or prepared foods. Some people can have adverse reactions to casein, including allergic responses.
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Can Your Young Adult with Autism Go To College?, Summarized Aug 11, 2011

This article tackles the issue of a young adult with autism attending college.... Nathan is now involved in ABA, therapeutic horseback riding, music, social skills, and on a gluten-free/casein-free diet. Knowing how much this has cost them, the Laygo’s have established Nathan’s Something Special Scholarship Fund, which awards a scholarship each year to a child with autism or cerebral palsy to attend a year of college or vocational school.... Read more...

Sensory Saturday Films Just for Kids with Autism, Summarized May 10, 2011

Two years ago, AMC theatres and Autism Society of America began hosting special viewings of movies just for kids with autism – “Sensory Friendly Films.” Because AMC does not have theatres in Oregon, the Autism Society there went on a search for small local theatres to host films for kids.... He explains, “It's meant a steady stream of animated and adventure-themed classics from the 1980s and '90s, he says, well-attended by both audiences.” Bijou’s next venture will be to update the theatre food offerings to include gluten-free and casein-free items for children with dietary constraints.

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Physician Cautions Against Restrictive Diets for Autism Unless Necessary, Summarized Feb 16, 2011

Dr. Jay L.... He explains that restrictive diets, such as the gluten-free, casein-free diet may be harmful if basic nutritional needs are not met. He suggests that before putting your child on a special diet, you should seek the expertise of a nutritionist or doctor.... Read more...

Autism: Tips to Keep Some Fun in Your Child's Life, Summarized Jan 12, 2011

Susan Walton, whose son has autism, was determined to keep fun in the family checklist of things to do.... She also provides a national chain list of gluten-free and casein-free restaurants.

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