Special Diets for Special Kids, Two [Hardcover-spiral]

Lisa Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2001

In this follow-up to the award-winning first book, Dr. Lewis provides updated research, and over 80 additional recipes!

Included are:

• Smoothies and shakes
  
• Soups and stews
  
• Barbeque chicken and buffalo wings
  
• Salad dressings
  
• Pie crusts
  
• Mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes
  
• And more!
  

Jenny McCarthy made this book even more famous when she referenced it extensively in her 2008 bestseller, Louder Than Words:

"I knew the months ahead would seem like years while I waited for services, so I decided to educate myself on diet interventions. I ordered a book called Special Diets for Special Kids Two. ... The book came in the mail. Special Diets for Special Kids Two. I couldn't wait to read it and fill my eager heart with more knowledge. I was blown away when I read that mothers often noticed that their autistic children were malnourished because they couldn't absorb nutrients from food. ... Could it really be true? Could diet make that much of an impact? ... I found it completely fascinating and exciting that a diet could help. ... I couldn't believe that the gut could correlate to the brain and that what I fed Evan could have a direct link to his behaviors. But I was inspired and willing to give a diet a shot. ... so I made this my new mission."

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Lisa Lewis’ contribution to the understanding of biomedical aspects of autism have been considerable. . . . Her new book also concentrates on the practical applications of knowledge and understanding. It is well-researched, well written, and very much needed.”
Paul Shattock, Autism Research Unit, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, England

 

"The writings of Lisa Lewis have made a huge impact on the field of autism. As an educator and a parent, Dr. Lewis has been instrumental in describing the issues of gluten and casein sensitivities, and how these problems affect the behavior of autistic individuals. She has changed the lives of many autistic individuals and their families.”
Stephen Edelson, PhD, Director, Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, OR

 

“What will change, and is changing, the minds of the medical establishment is activist efforts by intelligent, well-informed and highly motivated parents like Mary Callahan, Lisa Lewis and many others.”
Dr. Bernard Rimland, Autism Research Institute, From the Foreword to Special Diets for Special Kids I

About the Author

Lisa Lewis earned her Ph.D. in biological anthropology from New York University, where she studied genetic variation. She now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two sons. They enjoy hiking, bike riding, and music. Along with a partner, Karyn Seroussi, Lisa runs a website and publishes a newsletter for folks using dietary interventions.

Product Details

• Hardcover-spiral: 265 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons; 1St Edition edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885477813
• ISBN-13: 978-1885477811
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buy the first book and borrow this one..., March 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Special Diets for Special Kids, Two (Hardcover-spiral)

Although this book has some good recipes, it isn't the book the first one is. Her first book had recipes that were much easier to cook and to adapt to your own child's needs (if they had any yeast problems or other allergies). This cook book is good but if you can only buy one, spend the money on the first one or on a Carol Fenster cookbook.

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great SEQUEL to the first book, January 2, 2002

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Lisa Ackerman (Newport Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Special Diets for Special Kids, Two (Hardcover-spiral)

However, you need BOTH Special Diets for Special Kids and Special Diets for Special Kids II - both books go together!! The recipes in this book are great! GREAT HINTS TOO!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars priceless resource, February 21, 2006

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Cathy Johnson "joyfulokie" (Broken Arrow, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Special Diets for Special Kids, Two (Hardcover-spiral)

purchased this book for my son and daughter-in-law to help with
my grandson Conor who is overcoming Austistic Spectrum disorder.
Lori says this is her "bible" for advise in caring and feeding her 3 year old.