Combine one part research with two parts practical information, add a dash of humor, and season with years of experience. Within the pages of this book, Lisa Lewis explains, in an easy and readable manner, an intriguing intervention strategy for helping children and adults with autism.

Drawing upon her family's success with removing gluten and casein from her son's diet, she answers the questions parents and professionals might have about choosing a dietary intervention. She provides over 150 good-tasting recipes to get you started. Learn how to prepare everything from spaghetti and meatballs to cookies and cakes. But even more importantly, learn how these recipes can significantly improve your family's quality of life. This 25th Anniversary Edition covers updates such as using Instant Pots and air fryers, as well as new recipes.

About the Author
An anthropologist by training, Lisa Lewis was a member of Princeton University's computing center staff for a number of years. Her interest in autism began in 1991, when her son was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS). In 1993, she became interested in dietary interventions, and she wrote the first edition of Special Diets for Special Kids in 2011. She lives with her family in New Jersey.

Reviews
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, Ph.D., Director of the Center for the Study of Autism



Book Information
ISBN 9781949177985
Author Lisa Lewis
Format Paperback
Page Count 380
Imprint Future Horizons Incorporated
Publisher Future Horizons Incorporated
Weight(grams) 363g