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Dr Stephen M Edelson, Center for the Study of Autism, on Autism

Dr Stephen M Edelson, Center for the Study of Autism, on Autism
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

'Food intolerances and food sensitivities are beginning to receive much attention as possible contributors to autistic behaviour. Many families have observed dramatic changes after removing certain food items from their children's diet. Researchers have recently detected the presence of abnormal peptides in the urine of autistic individuals. It is thought that these peptides may be due to the body's inability to breakdown certain proteins (gluten (eg wheat, barley, oats) and casein (found in human and cow's milk)) into amino acids. Some parents have removed these substances from their children's diets and have, in many cases, observed dramatic, positive changes in health and behaviour.'
Dr Stephen M Edelson, Center for the Study of Autism, Oregon, USA

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dawn inquieti, about 1 year

im not sure if your article did help me only im trying to find out if my 5yr old son has autism as im not getting real answers at home,my son is behind in his development in all ways hes always acting up in public,its the hand flapping that i dont understand.he screams when i try to cut his nails.theres various little things and im not sure if they matter as im told hes just a normal 5yr old.how can i get real help.

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