Books and Other Resources

We recommend the following sources for further reference: 

Resources:

• Cooking Up Miracles - The Autism Hope and Healing Clinic also offers Cooking Up Miracles where families come together to discuss the challenges of cooking to specific diets. We share ideas, food sources, and often cook a meal together. Please ask about joining this local resource.
• GFCF KIDS: www.gfcfkids.com - this site has links to many online resources for GF/CF dieting and autism.  
• Gluten-Free Info Web: www.glutenfreeinfo.com/Diet/glutenfreeinfo.htm - If you are trying to find out which brand name food products might be gluten-free, go here and search their database.
• The Gluten-Free-Chef.com: www.the-gluten-free-chef.com/gluten-free-food-list.html - Here you will find lists of gluten-free foods plus many great recipes and other advice for preparing gluten-free meals.
• Autism Diet and Nutrition: www.nourishinghope.com - from the author of the book Nourishing Hope, this site offers a lot of great information about the effects of diet on autism.
• LIving Without: www.LivingWithout.com  - a magazine for people with allergies and food sensitivities.
• Autism Network for Dietary Intervention (ANDI): www.autismndi.com - ANDI was established by parent researchers, Lisa Lewis and Karyn Seroussi, to help families understand, implement and maintain dietary intervention for their autistic children.
• Kids and SCD: www.pecanbread.com - Specific Carbohydrate Diet site.
• Body Ecology Diet www.bodyecology.com - A world-renowned system of healing, the Body Ecology Diet establishes and nourishes the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the digestive tract.
• Dana's View www.danasview.net/phenol.htm - A comprehensive understanding of phenol intolerances.

Books:

• Nourishing Hope by Julie Matthews provides parents of children with autism and practitioners who believe recovery is possible with the proven scientific understanding of why diet helps children heal. It comprises extensive clinical nutrition experience and intense research. Readers are given practical steps for dietary intervention and a roadmap for getting started, evolving, and customizing the varied approaches.