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Nutrition/ Allergies/ Supplements

Diet can significantly impact the impaired brain. Neuroscience shows the limbic system is a hot spot for traumatized children (and stressed out parents).  When overused (typical for people dealing with stress/trauma) we can “burn out” the stress receptors.  Additionally we often crave the food(s) to which we are most allergic/sensitive.

Marythemom:  Sometimes it's good to remember that just because our kids have one or more diagnoses, doesn't mean they might not have other reasons for their behaviors and issues too!

Helpful Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FOODALLERGYKITCHEN/

Feingold diet.  http://feingold.org/

Dr. Karen Purvis, PhD of TCU, author of The Connected Child, believes there is a strong connection between nutrition & healing the "kids from hard places."  She lists resources on her website: http://www.child.tcu.edu/resources.asp and at http://empoweredtoconnect.org/ http://www.child.tcu.edu/Resources/Resources_Topics_Neurotransmitters.htm; http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_282/ai_n19170309 and a website link from empoweredtoconnect.com: http://adoptionnutrition.org/

Dr. Bernui of Hendersonville, TN was one of the recommended practitioners in Jenny McCarty's 2007 book Louder than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism. He and other holistic practitioners are investigating nutrition & require much more lab work than what we may be used to:  http://www.restoreyou.net/index.php?tag=NFDTC2R1S.

Dr. Daniel Amen (publisher of SPECT scans of addicted and recovering) http://www.energypsychologycafe.com/healing/amen/gift.asp?id=9876
 

Gut and Psychology Syndrome - Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride –  Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAP Syndrome or GAPS) is a condition which establishes a connection between the functions of the digestive system and the brain. Describes how it develops and how to treat it effectively with a sound nutritional protocol. Natural treatment for autism, ADHD/ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, depression and schizophrenia.        Videos

Is This Your Child? By Doris Rapp - In this breakthrough book, Dr. Doris Rapp offers a simple yet effective approach to handling "problem" children. Is This Your Child? shows parents how to identify the common foods, chemicals, or common allergic substances that could be the culprits that cause some children or adults to feel unwell or act inappropriately. If your child is always sick, hyperactive, a slow learner, or cranky, the first question you should ask is not "What drug should be prescribed?" or "What have I done wrong as a parent?" Instead, find out the cause.

Love Me, Feed Me: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Ending the Worry About Weight, Picky Eating, Power Struggles and More by Dr. Katja Rowell - who is known as the feeding doctor.