Managing ASD can be a difficult process for parents and caregivers. The authors explain the symptoms, possible causes, promising therapies, and available resources that can improve a child's quality of life and help them reach their full potential. Includes information on trying a gluten-free, casein-free diet that users have reported to help in reducing ASD-associated symptoms.

"Includes 175 gluten-free and casein-free recipes"--Cover.

Understanding autism. What is autism? ; How is autism diagnosed ; What causes autism? -- Managing autism spectrum disorders. Standard treatments ; Feeding therapy -- Dietary therapy. The gluten-free, casein-free diet program ; Eight steps for implementing the GFCF diet program -- The gluten-free, casein-free cookbook.