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Special-Needs Kids Eat Right: Strategies to Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum Focus, Learn, and Thrive |  | Author: MPH, RD, LD, Judy Converse
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 24510
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 304
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.1
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.9285882
ASIN: B002PJ4FSC
Publication Date: March 3, 2009
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Good news for parents of special- needs kids: a proven approach to everyday meals that fosters learning and development.
Any parent of a child with autism, Aspergers, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or other developmental disabilities knows that special-needs kids often have food sensitivities and can be very fussy eaters. Plus, theyve been told to avoid such common ingredients as gluten and casein, making it even harder to give them the balanced, healthy meals all children need.
Now, Judy Converse, a registered, licensed dietitian, offers new advice and guidance on how to use food as an essential tool for development. Based on the latest research, Special-Needs Kids Eat Right includes:
Simple substitutions that can be easily customized to suit any childs needs
Advice for helping the whole familyalong with school staff and caregiversadjust and take part
Strategies and tips for staying on track at restaurants, holiday gatherings, school parties and lunches, and overcoming obstacles
Shopping and resource guides
A long-term program for measuring progress and making adjustments
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An outstanding recommendation for any health or general lending collection catering to parents August 20, 2009
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Foster learning and development through better nutrition with SPECIAL-NEEDS KIDS EAT RIGHT, a fine survey of brain development and nutrition influences. From testing and diagnosis to simple substitutions to help meet a child's needs, sample recipes and menu plans, SPECIAL-NEEDS KIDS EAT RIGHT is an outstanding recommendation for any health or general lending collection catering to parents.
You get even more than the title suggests June 25, 2009
Sherry Garnett (Taylors, SC United States)
This is a must read for anyone with a child on the spectrum. I was in one of those funks where we were stuck with progress and treatment of our child and didn't even know what else to look at... my son's OT had introduced us to the idea that there could be a link between our son's digestive issues and his sleep problems. Next day I miraculously find this brand new book in the special needs section. I read some of it in the store and right there started calling people telling them about it. It addressed so many questions I had and introduced me to things I didn't even know I needed to be thinking about. Judy does a great job explaining the vaccine debate... great, clear insight into this. She also gives some wonderful strategies for getting started on nutritional care and talking to your team of professionals. I have to mention that for those of you who know a little about the gluten issue... Judy will take you further. I had no idea there were different levels of reaction and how that might present itself. I had trouble sleeping for several nights after I read this book because I was obsessed with absorbing it... and also just kind of stunned that this information isn't more readily available for parents who are seeking help with their special needs children. Judy is a wonderful, professional writer which makes this book a very good read to boot. Thank you Judy for this much needed work!
simple & easy to read... yet covers quite a bit May 28, 2009
purplelizard (east coast)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
this was a wonderful book that covers everything from supplements to recipes. Even has lab testing one might consider, how to implement certain diets(GF/CF, SCD), a list of preferred forms of supplements, she explains why and how- so one can understand all this...I can go on and go- but you should just get the book! It is well organized and easy to find information. My toddler has verbal apraxia, food sensitivities and SPD- I highly recommend this book!!
A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Health Professionals May 12, 2009
Valerie S. Oppenheim (Falmouth, MA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Judy Converse has taken on the overwhelming task of collecting, reviewing and presenting current research and practical information to assist children on the Autism spectrum. She does an excellent job of explaing complex and controversial issues for parents and health professionals to understand, providing specific guidlines and plans of action. Topic essentials include: How to engage your provider, making sense of lab tests, special diets, supplements, cooking tips and additonal resources. As a parent of an ADD/LD child and a consulting dietitian, I found this book invaluable.
A must read for any parent with a special child! May 11, 2009
Cameron's Mom
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is an absolute "must read" for any parent struggling with how to find the proper nutritional balance for their special child. This book helps parents navigate the crazy maze of testing, special diets, and supplements in a very clear, concise way. I hope every pediatrition working with a special child will read this book and realize how important it is that we all be working as a team!
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