The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet (Hardcover)

by Pamela Compart (Author), Dana Laake (Author) "Although written for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorders (ASD), it can be helpful for any child with a variety..." (more)
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Pam and Dana know what works for kids ... This book is a fantastic resource for the diets that make a difference.  Follow their advice!” 

--Jenny McCarthy, New York Times Best Selling author of Louder than Words and Mother Warriors

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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The best kid-friendly recipes and guide to the gluten-free milk-free diet for ADHD and Autism.What it is. Why it works. How to do it.

The Centers for Disease Control reports significant increases in Autism and ADHD - both affecting primarily boys. The CDC estimates that 1 out of 175 children (age 4 to 17) currently have Autism (300,000). Before 1985, Autism occurred in less than 1 out of 2000. ADHD is much more common in that it affects 4.4 million U.S. children (age 4 to 17).

Common to both of these conditions is the negative impact of certain foods - especially milk products and glutens such as wheat(and to a lesser degree - soy and corn.) One of the challenges that parents face is coping with children who have picky appetites and crave the very foods that affect their behavior, focus and development. The other challenge is finding ways to get their children to eat healthy foods and improve their nutritional status.

The uniqueness of this! book is that it not only provides gluten-free milk-free substitutes and recipes, it provides successful suggestions for feeding the picky eater. The authors share details about just how and why the diet works. The specialty ingredients are explained and extensive sources provided. There are also testimonials from the parents and from the children themselves.

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Product Details Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Fair Winds Press (November 30, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1592332234 ISBN-13: 978-1592332236 Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (48 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,696 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #72 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Special Diet > Low Fat #73 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Diets & Weight Loss > Special Conditions > Gluten-Free

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 56 of 57 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!, January 8, 2007 By  my GFCF kids "Kate" (PA United States) - See all my reviews I am still a bit of a novice when it comes to cooking GFCF, we have only been following this diet for a few months now, but this book makes it easy to create meals and snacks that my children will eat. The Wonderful Waffles recipe is better that anything you will find in the freezer section of your local grocery store-GFCF or otherwise-and there are lots of tips & tricks to get more nutrients into your kids. Not only are the recipes good, the info presented on the diet is done in an easy-to-read format. It is all explained in great detail, how it works and why it works. Also, at the top of each recipe, there is a key that shows which allergens are present, a real time-saver for those of us dealing with multiple food sensitivities-you know at a glance. Overall, I am happy with my purchase, I would recommend it to others, especially if you are just starting out on the GFCF diet & need some guidance. 23 of 23 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Great book, average cookbook, October 5, 2007 By  Willsmomstacie "Proud Spectrum Mom" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews This is a great primer on the science behind the GFCF diet and several other alternative diets for kids on the spectrum. I learned a tremendous amount from it and even identified an enzyme deficiency in my own child because of it. However, the cookbook portion leaves a bit to be desired from my perspective. I was looking for something to help me with feeding a 2 1/2 year old and this is most definitely not geared towards toddlers. Perhaps it would be good for feeding a family with middle-schoolers or older, but for the little ones, there is surprisingly little. Additionally, some of the items that are labeled in it as "soy-free" call for items that have soy in them. I don't regret buying it because I'm sure someday I'll end up using the recipes, but I still have yet to find a toddler-friendly GFCF cookbook. 28 of 29 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps it should be 5 stars..., May 31, 2007 By  E. Barber (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    ...but one of the cookie recipes called for Oat flour -- That's one of the forbidden, gluten-containing grains! Must be a typo. Otherwise, this book is wonderful. Packed with the latest information, substitution rules, and a lot of recipes. The only recipe I've tried is Cinnamon Pancakes and they were fabulous. Although I'm a pretty good cook and can make up things pretty well, I've found that with gfcf baking it's best to follow a recipe and not improvise. With a lot of searching on the 'net you can find other recipes and information, but this book is really informative. And incidentally, the diet appears to be working -- my autistic son is feeling better and acting more like a normal 3-year-old after just 1 week, and I have to admit to feeling more clear-headed and attentive. Though it's a little tough getting started, it has been well worth the inconvenience. So if your child is ADHD or autistic, get this book, and if possible, transition your whole family to the diet. It can't hurt and is very likely to help.		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference for ADHD This book is a very good place to get a manageable menu with recipes for kids with ADHD Published 20 days ago by J. Rubidoux 5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME! This book is one of my favorite cook books! We feel so much better and my daughter's behavior is changing. 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Published 5 months ago by Karen Gorman 3.0 out of 5 stars good resource but many typos. I purchased this book because I was looking for a cookbook where it is easy to spot not only GFCF recipes, but also egg free recipes as my son has an egg allergy in addition to... Read more Published 6 months ago by momesq 5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Book for eating information This book is great, it has more than just great recipes, it teaches you about the reasons the food is bad or good for autistic people. Read more Published 6 months ago by John Pilgrim 5.0 out of 5 stars Great primer, too. I bought this for the recipes and was impressed with the first 80 or so pages about gluten and other foods and their associated problems. Read more Published 7 months ago by L. E. Mason 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend I enjoyed this book both for the informational perspective in the first half and the recipes in the second. 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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press (November 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592332234
• ISBN-13: 978-1592332236
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #98,696 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!, January 8, 2007

By	my GFCF kids "Kate" (PA United States) - See all my reviews

I am still a bit of a novice when it comes to cooking GFCF, we have only been following this diet for a few months now, but this book makes it easy to create meals and snacks that my children will eat. The Wonderful Waffles recipe is better that anything you will find in the freezer section of your local grocery store-GFCF or otherwise-and there are lots of tips & tricks to get more nutrients into your kids. Not only are the recipes good, the info presented on the diet is done in an easy-to-read format. It is all explained in great detail, how it works and why it works. Also, at the top of each recipe, there is a key that shows which allergens are present, a real time-saver for those of us dealing with multiple food sensitivities-you know at a glance. Overall, I am happy with my purchase, I would recommend it to others, especially if you are just starting out on the GFCF diet & need some guidance.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great book, average cookbook, October 5, 2007

By	Willsmomstacie "Proud Spectrum Mom" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This is a great primer on the science behind the GFCF diet and several other alternative diets for kids on the spectrum. I learned a tremendous amount from it and even identified an enzyme deficiency in my own child because of it. However, the cookbook portion leaves a bit to be desired from my perspective. I was looking for something to help me with feeding a 2 1/2 year old and this is most definitely not geared towards toddlers. Perhaps it would be good for feeding a family with middle-schoolers or older, but for the little ones, there is surprisingly little. Additionally, some of the items that are labeled in it as "soy-free" call for items that have soy in them. I don't regret buying it because I'm sure someday I'll end up using the recipes, but I still have yet to find a toddler-friendly GFCF cookbook.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps it should be 5 stars..., May 31, 2007

By	E. Barber (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

...but one of the cookie recipes called for Oat flour -- That's one of the forbidden, gluten-containing grains! Must be a typo.
Otherwise, this book is wonderful. Packed with the latest information, substitution rules, and a lot of recipes. The only recipe I've tried is Cinnamon Pancakes and they were fabulous. Although I'm a pretty good cook and can make up things pretty well, I've found that with gfcf baking it's best to follow a recipe and not improvise. With a lot of searching on the 'net you can find other recipes and information, but this book is really informative. And incidentally, the diet appears to be working -- my autistic son is feeling better and acting more like a normal 3-year-old after just 1 week, and I have to admit to feeling more clear-headed and attentive. Though it's a little tough getting started, it has been well worth the inconvenience. So if your child is ADHD or autistic, get this book, and if possible, transition your whole family to the diet. It can't hurt and is very likely to help.