Sky High
04-05-2008, 12:58 AM
Hi Everyone,
I have an almost 4 year old with autism and just watched the CNN special this week about autism awareness. Last year I tried the GFCF diet with my son and don't really know if I saw improvements or not - if so, they were very subtle. It's hard to gauge if it is something we're doing or just him maturing, which is frustrating.
Before I was pregnant with my son I was on raw food for about 4 months. I loved it! Though it was very time consuming. I have basically been sleep deprived since he was born (autism = no sleep for parents) and after being motivated to action by CNN I want to effect change for him, and me. Real change. (I am still carrying 30 pounds from pregnancy, which I blame the no sleep on the no weightloss!).
So, I am beginning the raw food diet for both of us.
I am a single mom - dad visits maybe once a month but lives out of state and is a full supporter of raw food as well.
I also travel a lot with my job and depend on my mother (also a raw food advocate, though not consistent with it herself) to carryon for me when I'm out of town.
I look forward to learning from all of your experiences and thank you in advance for the support you offer by being here!
I have an almost 4 year old with autism and just watched the CNN special this week about autism awareness. Last year I tried the GFCF diet with my son and don't really know if I saw improvements or not - if so, they were very subtle. It's hard to gauge if it is something we're doing or just him maturing, which is frustrating.
Before I was pregnant with my son I was on raw food for about 4 months. I loved it! Though it was very time consuming. I have basically been sleep deprived since he was born (autism = no sleep for parents) and after being motivated to action by CNN I want to effect change for him, and me. Real change. (I am still carrying 30 pounds from pregnancy, which I blame the no sleep on the no weightloss!).
So, I am beginning the raw food diet for both of us.
I am a single mom - dad visits maybe once a month but lives out of state and is a full supporter of raw food as well.
I also travel a lot with my job and depend on my mother (also a raw food advocate, though not consistent with it herself) to carryon for me when I'm out of town.
I look forward to learning from all of your experiences and thank you in advance for the support you offer by being here!