A little spot in the online universe for me to keep track of all my gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) adventures, mishaps, and recipes! We started the GFCF diet (and soon thereafter soy-free, GFCFSF) in October 2007 for our son, who is now 5 and has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). We've noticed all sorts of improvements both in him and in our neuro-typical ("NT") daughter (8 yrs) too.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) / Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) *can* be improved through biomedical treatment, including dietary changes, supplementation, yeast treatments, digestive enzymes, and elimination of bacterial overgrowth and viruses from the body.
I just cried when I watched your son swimming! How amazing! Our two year old is on the spectrum and also has SPD and SID. When we started EI at 17 months, we'd stopped taking her out of the house because everything was SO overwhelming, she just screamed at everything and was miserable. I don't think anyone who doesn't have a child with sensory issues can understand how something as simple as getting into a car seat or being in the grocery store can be painful! Swimming, now that's some impressive stuff! Congrats!!!
i am so emotional after viewing this. My son won't get his clothes wet and would never even go out on rainy days. My life is hell right now. I read your story complety and it's like we have the same boy. I only wish we could speak.
I just came across your blog searching for new GFCF recipes to try. I am 17 and have lived with mild SID, I read about your son and my mouth dropped halfway through, everything you had described had occurred during my life. I decided to become GFCF when i was 14, with my mother. We are now GFCFSF and she is free of all grains. When i was young i used to literally projected vomit after consuming baby formula, my mother and i laugh at it now knowing the reason was the dairy, and my body rejecting it. But at the time doctors would tell my mother that i was fine. I had horrible audio issues, my core strength was zero ( I used to only sit in a W shape as well), tantrums like no other, those "zone out" times, and obsessively organized (I still am to this day). Those "zone out" times can be fixed in 30 seconds with a powder form of magnesium mixed in water. It is sort of a miracle. I know what you are going through with your son, I was there for 14 years.... He is just lucky he got to be GFCF very early on in life. :D best of luck! And Congrats on the swimming! Its a great accomplishment with us SID kids.
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DISCLAIMER.I am not a doctor. I am not a nutritionist. I'm just a mom who has been implementing the GFCF diet since October 2007 (and soy-free about 5 weeks thereafter). Please do not rely upon my blog as your sole source of information or advice. I only offer my personal experiences for your consideration and can not be held responsible for any adverse reaction or experience you or your child may have should you choose to try something I have tried. Remember that every child is unique, and what works for mine may not work for yours.
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Why We're GFCFSF
Our son was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) / Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID) in August 2007. Since many children with autism also have SPD issues and are improving with the GFCF diet, we went GFCF in October 2007 to see if it would help him (it did!).
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Note: This blog was created when we were "only" gluten-free, casein-free, and soy-free. We have gone through various restrictions and rotations since then, based on identified IgG sensitivities and IgE allergies. So you will find recipes here that include ingredients we are currently free of.
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I just cried when I watched your son swimming! How amazing! Our two year old is on the spectrum and also has SPD and SID. When we started EI at 17 months, we'd stopped taking her out of the house because everything was SO overwhelming, she just screamed at everything and was miserable. I don't think anyone who doesn't have a child with sensory issues can understand how something as simple as getting into a car seat or being in the grocery store can be painful! Swimming, now that's some impressive stuff! Congrats!!!
What a great video!!
This is VERY, VERY encouraging to see. Thank you for sharing.
i am so emotional after viewing this. My son won't get his clothes wet and would never even go out on rainy days. My life is hell right now. I read your story complety and it's like we have the same boy. I only wish we could speak.
I just came across your blog searching for new GFCF recipes to try. I am 17 and have lived with mild SID, I read about your son and my mouth dropped halfway through, everything you had described had occurred during my life. I decided to become GFCF when i was 14, with my mother. We are now GFCFSF and she is free of all grains. When i was young i used to literally projected vomit after consuming baby formula, my mother and i laugh at it now knowing the reason was the dairy, and my body rejecting it. But at the time doctors would tell my mother that i was fine. I had horrible audio issues, my core strength was zero ( I used to only sit in a W shape as well), tantrums like no other, those "zone out" times, and obsessively organized (I still am to this day). Those "zone out" times can be fixed in 30 seconds with a powder form of magnesium mixed in water. It is sort of a miracle. I know what you are going through with your son, I was there for 14 years.... He is just lucky he got to be GFCF very early on in life. :D best of luck! And Congrats on the swimming! Its a great accomplishment with us SID kids.
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