DS is 3yo and although has no diagnosis yet, almost certainly has ASD plus severe speech delay plus sensory issues and who knows what else.
He is having meltdowns a few times every day. I thought it w s because his understanding was poor, and therefore everythng was a shock to him. But now I think it is because he wants to get his own way even if something isn't possible (eg to watch the trains in the train station for 30+ minutes when we only have 15 minutes spare before an appointment).
His (private) SALT has sugegsted that we take him to a dietician for tests for intolerances and deficiencies. This mekes sense, as his diet is so incredibly limited that he may well be definicent depsite having supplements. As to intolerances, I'm not sure. His bowels work fine, his skin is clear (though he is very pale), he has lots of energy etc.
But if taking things out of his diet might help him progress and make things easier for him, and possible help with the meltdowns, that would be amazing.
DH wants to take out gluten and replace with gluten free products, and do the same with dairy (rice milk instead of cows milk etc). I know that dairy and gluten are in lots of things you woudln't expect (including random things like sun lotion), so I know it won't be easy.
Has anyone done this? I will be speaking to the dietician in June and will push for tests. I just wonderde whether it would be useful having him tested, and then ruling things out whilst waiting for the test results.
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Has anyone introduced a gluten and/or dairy free diet for their child with ASD?
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WellTidy · 18/05/2015 11:30
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