Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction : understanding the autism-nutrition connection -- pt. I. The plan -- Step 1 : transition your child to a healthy diet -- Step 2 : make sure your child is getting enough basic nutrients -- Step 3 : choose a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement for your child -- Step 4 : increase your child's omega-3 fatty acid intake -- Step 5 : resolve your child's feeding problem -- Step 6 : heal your child's gut -- Step 7 : identify and treat food allergies -- Step 8 : consider putting your child on a special elimination diet -- Step 9 : try high dose vitamin B₆ with magnesium -- Step 10 : explore additional supplements -- pt. II. Gluten- and casein-free recipes for kid-friendly foods -- Beverages -- Breads and muffins -- Breakfasts -- Cakes, cookies, and desserts -- Condiments and sauces -- Crackers and snacks -- Everyday meals -- Microwave baking -- Soups -- Vegetables and sides -- pt. III. Nutritional information -- Appendix 1. Choosing a registered dietitian -- Appendix 2. The best dietary sources for protein, fiber, and calcium -- Appendix 3. RDA or AI and UL for vitamins and minerals -- Appendix 4. IEP nutrition goals and objectives -- Appendix 5. Data collection forms -- Appendix 6. Nutritional detoxification plan -- Appendix 7. Laboratory test -- Glossary -- Resources -- Bibliography -- Index

Explains how nutrition can influence a child's behavior, mood, sleep patterns, ability to learn, brain functions, and overall health, addresses common myths about nutritional interventions for autism and related disorders, and presents a ten-step plan to change a child's diet and improve his health