First Runner-Up in the Writers Notes Book Awards, this highly acclaimed book has been helping children and adults with autism, ADHD, Celiac disease, and other disorders since 1998. In a nutshell, certain enzymes are required to break down gluten and casein. If the enzymes that normally break down casein and gluten don’t function well, serious neurological problems can result. Studies have shown that children with autism have a marked deficiency of these enzymes, so gluten-fee casein-free (GFCF) diets have yielded positive results for many children. This book—part medical treatise, part cookbook—teaches how to make GFCF entrees, breads, desserts, and many other foods the entire family will enjoy eating.
Binding: Concealed Wiro Coil
Pages: 264
Lisa Lewis earned her PhD in biological anthropology from New York University, where she studied genetic variation. She now lives in New Jersey with her husband and two sons, Sam and Jacob. They enjoy hiking, bike riding, and music. Lisa also has her own cake decorating business, and dabbles in “potichomania," which is reverse glass painting. Along with a partner, Karyn Seroussi, Lisa runs a website and publishes a newsletter for folks using dietary interventions. Contact her at www.AutismNDI.com.
“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. Through this book, Dr. Lewis will likely change the lives of many others."
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
Foreword (By Dr. Bernard Rimland)
Chapter 1: Sam’s Story
Chapter 2: About Special Diets
Chapter 3: Allergy or Intolerance?
Chapter 4: Tests and Nutritional Supports
Chapter 5: How (And What) to Feed Your Child
Chapter 6: With a Little Help From Friends & Relatives!
PART II: LET’S GET COOKING
Chapter 7: Mains and Sides
Chapter 8: Breads & Breakfasts (Yeast Free)
Yeasted Baked Goods
Chapter 9: Ethnic and Holiday Foods (savory treats)
Holiday Sweets
Chapter 10: Cookies
Chapter 11: Desserts
Chapter 12: Odds and Ends
Appendix 1: Mail Order Sources
Appendix 2: Dairy Substitutes
Appendix 3: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendix 4: Doing Your Own Research by Surfing the Net
Appendix 5: Cookbooks
References
Gluten-Free & Casein-Free Resources
