Suggested Reading
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The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet. Authors Pamela Compart & Dana Laake
“Pam and Dana know what works for kids…This book is a fantastic resource for the diets that make a difference. Follow their advice!!” –Jenny McCarthy, author of Louder Than Words and Mother Warriors
The best “kid-friendly” recipes and guide to the gluten-free, milk-free diet for ADHD and autism just got better. In addition to updates on new research and findings, readers will find recommendations from the authors for packing school lunches and snacks, plus 100 brand new recipes!
One of the challenges that parents face is coping with children who have picky appetites and crave the very foods that affect their behavior, focus, and development. The other challenge is finding ways to get their children to eat healthy foods and improve their nutritional status. The uniqueness of this book is that it not only provides gluten-free milk-free substitutes and recipes, it provides successful suggestions for feeding the picky eater. The authors share details about just how and why the diet works. The specialty ingredients are explained and extensive sources provided. There are also testimonials from the parents and from the children themselves.
Articles
Maurice, Catherine, 1993. Let me Hear Your Voice: A Family’s Triumph over Autism. Ballantine Books, NY.
Maurice, Catherine, Green, Gina, & Luce, Stephen C. 1996. Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism. Pro-Ed, Austin, TX.
Forehand, R., & Long, N. (2002). Parenting the strong-willed child.
Gina Green, 1996. Evaluating claims about treatment for autism. Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism, Chapter 2.
Sandra Harris & Mary Jane Weiss, 1998. Right from the start: Behavioral intervention for young children with autism. Woodbine House, MD.Gail G. McGee, Teresa Daly, & Heidi A. Jacobs, 1994. The Walden Preschool. Preschool Education Programs for Children with Autism, Chapter 8.
Research Studies
There are several published studies supporting the effectiveness of ABA and approaches:
Anderson, S. R., Avery, D. L., DiPietro, E. K., & Glynnis, L. (1987). Intensive Home-Based Early Intervention With Autistic Children. Education and Treatment of Children, Vol. 10 (4), 352-366.
Birnbrauer, J. S. & Leach, D. J. (1993). The Murdoch Early Intervention Program After Two Years. Behavior Change, Vol. 10 (2) 63-74.
Fenske, E., Zalenski, S., Krantz, P., & McClannahan, L. (1985). Age at Intervention and Treatment Outcome for Autistic Children in a Comprehensive Intervention Program. Analysis and Intervention in Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 5 (1-2), 49-58.
Harris, S. L., & Handleman, J. S. (1994). Preschool Education Programs for Children With Autism.
Lovaas, I. (1987). Behavioral Treatment and Normal Educational and Intellectual Functioning in Young Autistic Children. Journal Of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol. 55 (1), 3-9
McEachin, J., Smith, T., & Lovaas, I. (1993). Long Term Outcome for Children with Autism Who Received Early Intensive Behavioral Treatment. American Journal on Mental Retardation, Vol. 97 (4) 359-372.
Partington, J. W. & Bailey, J. S. (1993). Teaching intraverbal behavior to preschool children. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 11, 9-18.
Sundberg, M. L. (1990). Teaching verbal behavior to the developmentally disabled. Danville, CA: Behavior Analysts, Inc.
Sundberg, M.L., & Partington, J.W. (1998). Teaching language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities. Danville, CA: Behavior Analysts, Inc.
