Cross post from special needs

Hi, I'm posting this here as well in case any of you happen to have any knowledge on this. Thanks!


NEW Gluten free - all or nothing?

Hi there, I just started a gluten free diet for my 4 year old with ASD. While I intend to eventually switch the whole family over if it works, for now I am just doing a trial elimination diet for him. I'm wondering though - does it have to be all or nothing? This morning his brother gave him a mini muffin. I don't see how to prevent this from happening 100 percent of the time. His father and I are also separated and while he is on board I can see his PITA mother rolling her eyes and just giving him what she wants. I also hate the idea of Being at birthday parties bringing along his own snack (this is not a knock at all to allergy moms - just that since the autism/gluten link is speculative I worry if I'm causing social harm while possibly not even doing any good.) would I see any benefit from like an 80/20 percent arrangement? Thanks!

Cross post from special needs

I only know it from a gluten sensitivity/celiac side of things. And yes its all or nothing for that. I can tell how my body feels when I cut out gluten completely. I'm not bloated, sore joints, period is regular. I only have a sensitivity to it. My co-worker has celiac and she has to be careful of cross contamination. She one time had a french fry that was fried in the same oil as something with gluten and she was in serious pain.

But I have to say Im not as cranky when I am completely gluten free....I truly believe it has a role in my behaviors.