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Please explain which food to give to children with autism?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Same as for any : Child, a well-balanced diet with appropriate calories. Studies now show what we've known clinically for many years - a higher rate of obesity in kids with ASD vs. Kids without ASD because they often self-limit their diets to "whites" ; hate " greens." ot ; speech/language therapists treat feeding problems. Unless celiac disease, food allergies/ intolerance are documented, no special diet is needed.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Patricia Harkins answered

Specializes in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Green and organic: Any child can be sensitive to artificial ingredients. I think the biggest offenders are artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. So as organic as you can reasonably find is good. Other than that, unless they have an allergy to a food, give them whatever they will eat. The gfcf diet usually does not improve autism unless there are gastrointestinal problems.

Answered 4/13/2014

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It depends,,,: First of all kids need to eat and grow so they need to consume food. But autistic kids have very restricted diets, and often crave the very food that is not good for them. The restricted diets are often not nutritionally complete. Different diets: gluten free, casein free, soy free, gaps, and feingold, have all been reported to help some, but not all. I would find a maps doctor to help you sort.

Answered 8/3/2018

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