Allergy Induced Autism

An estimated 1 out of 150 children will be affected by autism. Autism normally presents itself in the first three years of life. This is a neurological disorder that causes developmental disabilities. Autism affects the normal functioning of the brain in the areas of social behavior and leisure/play activities. Children and adults will often display repetitive behavior. There are roughly 1.5 million people, both adults and children, that are dealing with either mild or moderate autism.

  • Kids Health: Explains autism to kids, including story examples to help them learn about this disorder.
  • Wikipedia: An in-depth explanation, including signs, symptoms, and history of Autism.

Allergy induced autism (AIA) is a form of autism that takes shape suddenly. AIA primarily affects children that come from high allergy families. They might also have allergic reactions to other foods and substances.

  • Treatment Options: Discussing AIA in detail and how unhealthy diets cause more problems for autistic children.

Most children will start to change their eating habits and make it virtually impossible for their parents to feed them. Autistic children do not care for change and as they get older, and introducing new healthier foods to them is a battle some parents face every day.

  • TACA: Creative ways to introduce healthy foods to Autistic children.

Some symptoms of autism are: constant repetitive play, different eating behaviors which in some cases are extremely unhealthy, sleeping problems play a role, and so do high levels of stress. Some painful symptoms autistic children may experience when not on a healthy gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet are:

  • Constipation
  • Swollen Tummy
  • Diarrhea
  • Rashes
  • Gas and Bloating
  • Low blood sugars
  • Rhinitis

Gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diets often help to wean away most of the unwanted symptoms, and it is proven to be healthier for the autistic child living with AIA.

  • PubMed: A review of the casein-free diet. Also explains that this diet has been scientifically unproven to work.
  • Association for Science: The results of a clinical trial of a casein-free diet using 15 children in which half of them were on a placebo.
  • Childrensmn.org: Gluten and casein free diet for children explained. Listed are many of the foods that contain gluten and casein.
  • WebMD: Explanation of how parents try many treatments, including diets to help alleviate some of the autism symptoms in their children.
  • Autism Speaks: Different treatments for autism are discussed, including diets, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Concerned parents are always looking for new advances in the treatment of autism. The gluten-free, casein-free diet, even though not proven, has thousands of children on it. The benefits of this diet are helping a good number of children with this disorder. Even though autistic children can be picky eaters, this diet is helping them to gain valuable nutrition. If you are interested in learning more about certain syndromes and diseases you may be interested in nursing training to expand your knowledge and start a new career. The possibilities are endless when it comes to you and your loved ones.