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Gfcf diet - does this work? Anyone heard of it?

Autismmummyrocks

Hi 

I am a mum of an autistic little boy of 2.5years. 

our little boy only eats plain white foods only like toast, pasta, crisps, crackers ect.. 

On the internet there are no proven facts that it works- but cutting out gluten and casien will help with behaviour And symptoms that are on the autism spectrum. 

Anyone tried or heard of this? 

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  • The pretty pie chart comes from Autism Speaks:

    www.autismspeaks.org/.../ian-research-report-special-diets

    I agree, research is still inconclusive but how many research elements are fully conclusive when it comes to Autism? A lot of work is still being done. Having said that many parents believe that there has been benefits, including some I have spoken to. Similarly, there is entirely another section that believes that there are none, hence my recommendation to visit a dietician should parents choose to try it.

    Both AutismSpeaks and AutismResearch.net confirm that the study results are inconclusive even though they both acknowledge that some studies have shown success:

    "The published trials included a total of 200 plus individuals aged 2 to adult.

    • 10 studies reported significant improvements.
    • 3 studies reported no significant improvements.
    • "

    albeit, the boundaries and validity of these studies, from a clinical perspective may still need to be confirmed.

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  • The pretty pie chart comes from Autism Speaks:

    www.autismspeaks.org/.../ian-research-report-special-diets

    I agree, research is still inconclusive but how many research elements are fully conclusive when it comes to Autism? A lot of work is still being done. Having said that many parents believe that there has been benefits, including some I have spoken to. Similarly, there is entirely another section that believes that there are none, hence my recommendation to visit a dietician should parents choose to try it.

    Both AutismSpeaks and AutismResearch.net confirm that the study results are inconclusive even though they both acknowledge that some studies have shown success:

    "The published trials included a total of 200 plus individuals aged 2 to adult.

    • 10 studies reported significant improvements.
    • 3 studies reported no significant improvements.
    • "

    albeit, the boundaries and validity of these studies, from a clinical perspective may still need to be confirmed.

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