It is common for autistic children to have food sensitivities and intolerances. Selective diets and supplements can help overcome these challenges.
Learn from Dietician Charlotte Lawson as she discusses the dietary issues faced by many autistic children and how to address them in a healthy way.
What We Learned from this Video:
- Autistic children often have food sensitivity issues. They may seem like very picky eaters and have strong dislikes for certain foods.
- There is no strong scientific evidence behind the benefits of gluten-free and casein-free diets yet. When implementing these diets, ensure that your child has no nutritional deficiencies due to the dietary restrictions.
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