Bad research on how GFCF does not work and our experience

May 21, 2010

A relative of mine sent me this

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The small group of ASD kids were observed for 18 weeks while on the diet. Every

week a " challenge snack " (with GC) would be given to compare if any difference.

It wasn't done so some kids consistently got the " challenge " snacks to compare

with the kids that were given placebos. It said " The routine continued until

each child received each snack three times over 12 weeks. "

With my ds, it took about 3 months on the diet to really see a different. Within

that time NO trace of any gluten or casein. If you give them wheat every week

then you are NOT on the diet. It's ridiculous.

There is a lot of half-cooked research out there, and we don't have the time to

read all the " what doesn't work " stuff. I saw a clear difference in my ds'

behavior when he was back on wheat and diary for 2 weeks just so we could get

blood tests done. He was not sleeping well, was constipated, and acted like he

was behind a mental fog and couldn't/wouldn't talk to us.

This week after we've been back on GFCF diet, my ds has been really in context,

affectionate, open and chatty. He told us what happened at school FOR THE FIRST

TIME. He also retells and summarizes stories we have read together.

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