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Wheat and Dairy Free Recipes and Tips for Children with Autism

If you have a child with autism, you may be thinking about starting a gluten and cassein free diet. Living gluten (wheat) and cassein (dairy) free is no small task in North America - but it can be done! Here are some recipes and tips to help you get started.
Gluten-Free Recipes and Cooking Tips
People with celiac disease can't eat wheat - and neither can some people with autism. The About.com Guide to Celiac Disease shares hints, tips and recipes for a gluten (wheat) free diet.
Wheat and Dairy Substitutes for Autism
Yes, you can cook your favorite recipes even if your child with autism is on a gluten (wheat) and cassein (dairy) free diet. Here are hints and tips from the About.com Guide to Nutrition.
The Gluten-Free Shopping List
Children with celiac disease cannot eat wheat. This article from the About.com Guide to Celiac Disease includes information about how and where to shop for wheat-free foods.
Milk Alternatives for a Casein (Dairy) Free Diet
You've always heard that milk is good for kids. But if you're starting a dairy-free diet for your child with autism, you'll need to find other options. The About.com Guide to Food Allergies offers a number of alternatives to cows milk.
Balanced Diets Without Dairy
What does it take to feed a child who doesn't eat dairy? The About.com Guide to Food Allergies provides information and tips to ensure that your child with autism receives the right nutrition on a dairy-free diet.
Dairy (Casein) Free Recipes
Here's a large collection of dairy (casein) free recipes from the About.com Guide to Food Allergies.
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