The Autism Journey Blueprints were created as a quick introduction reference guide for families on the autism journey. Complete Autism Journey Blueprints: click here to download the PDF. AJ Blueprints – Years 1-3: click here to download the PDF. AJ Blueprints – Medical Intervention: click here to download the PDF. AJ Blueprints – Dietary Intervention: click here to download […]
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Recipes Database
Categories Appetizers Beans Beef Beverages Breads Breakfast Cake Cookies Crafts Desserts & Sweets Dressings Fish Frozen Treats Game Holidays Kid Favorites Muffins Pasta Pork Poultry Salads Sauces Seasonal Produce Soups Starch Vegetables Vegetarian Appetizers Buffalo Wings “Chex-Type” Snack Mix Deviled Eggs Guacamole Hummus Hummus, White Bean Marinated Artichoke Hearts Party Popcorn Pico de Gallo Refried […]
The Autism Monster
I enjoy being around my son. He is a true joy in my life whereas once upon a time, I felt like so many of you, “Why me? What now? HELP!” It does get better. Your child can get better. Do not give up on the diet, it DOES work!
Truman’s Improvement
He is mainstreamed for about half his day at school and we look forward to his continued growth over the next several years. There is no doubt in our minds that he will graduate high school and go on to college pursuing his interests in computers and electronics.
Time for Action!
Before the diagnosis, we “knew” it was going to come. He was already enrolled in a school IEP program since February of that year. By May, we really started to suspect autism and already started to research everything we could while seeking an official diagnosis.
Symptoms Known as Autism
I hope to inspire and give hope to other parents. There is hope out there in treatments that your doctor may not tell you about or ‘believe’ in. I spoke to my pediatricians about this program, but they brushed it off as ‘hogwash.”
Teddy’s Story
Our twins, Teddy & Tara, were born on June 24th, 2008. They were perfect, healthy babies. We realized how lucky we were and never took a second for granted as I had had an extremely difficult pregnancy.
A Fun and Awesome Kid
In 2006, we welcomed another baby boy into our family. Luke was born with a shock of jet black hair and a beautiful disposition. He was an easy-going baby, breastfed well (always hungry) and was a gorgeous brother to Jack.
Marcus’ Journey
Marcus was diagnosed with autism two months before his third birthday. There were signs that something was not quite right since he was a baby, but he was our first child and we didn’t know any better.
An Extraordinary Moment
While I write this story, I am looking at my son, Beau. He is happily sitting on the couch wearing shorts and a t-shirt, munching on pistachios, and grinning while watching Ghostbusters, a movie he specifically requested to watch. To most people, this would be a very ordinary scene.
The Day We Went to the Circus
Most parents will never forget the day they realized their child had autism. For me, it was the day we went to the circus. That was the day my denial ended, and our autism journey started.
Wesley’s Story
Our firstborn, Wesley was born in May 2004. My pregnancy was pretty normal, except for a little mild preterm labor in my third trimester. He was born at 36 ½ weeks and was healthy.
Our 2-Pound Miracles
They say autism is a marathon, not a sprint, and I have to say I agree with that sentiment. Our marathon began in 2006 with the arrival of my identical twin sons, born at 26 weeks.
Child Blossoms with Family Behind Him
Medical professionals gave them little hope. “We had to become our child’s advocate,” says Sue. “We had to find doctors we could trust. We were living under a veil of bleakness, feeling isolated.”
GFCFSF Cooking Classes
TACA & Autism Live are Proud to Present Gluten Free, Casein Free, Soy Free Cooking Classes Meat Puffs Mac and No Cheese Zucchini Muffins Chicken Nuggets Nut Free Breakfast Bars Pazones Kid’s Sushi Recipe Chocolate Chip Cookies Meatballs Carrot Cake Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Yeast Free Pizza Crust GFCFSF Banana Bread GFCF “Bourbon” Chicken More […]
Surviving the Winter Holidays
The holiday season can be stressful for everyone, BUT throw in autism and it can be over the top stressful! Here are tips, ideas and strategies for making this season a little more joyful! Included below are submissions from parents like you who have been there/done that and want to share their advice on surviving […]
GFCF Food Shopping List
Includes many GFCF items you can buy in many supermarkets Back to the GFCFSF Diet Home page | Download a printer-friendly PDF of this page Store Key: Any = Most supermarkets All other products can be found in health food stores and/or online. If your local market does not carry the GFCF foods that you need, be […]
Hidden Sources of Gluten
Some of this information was provided by the GFCFDiet.com. Please go there if you need further information. Thanks! Gluten is EVERYWHERE! Not just in the foods we eat, but the world our child lives in! Here are a list of hidden sources of gluten: Everyday Products: Lip stick / lip balm (use Burts beeswax lip […]
Top Ten Tips for Beginning the GFCFSF Diet
By Holly Bortfeld Have reasonable expectations. A real trial of the diet is 4 months. Not 1-2 weeks, but 4 months. And that clock starts AFTER you have removed ALL of the gluten, casein and soy. Know that it’s typical for children to have days or weeks of tantrums and diarrhea as they are going […]
Dana’s Story: GFCF has removed the “FOG”
My daughter, Dana, is my 17-year-old Autistic child. She is my inspiration to appreciate and stay focused on the true blessings of our great world. I have been a single parent, raising Dana alone, since three months into the pregnancy. When Dana was 8 years old, she was labeled, after several attempts, as mild retardation, […]
