Foreword by Marilyn Le Breton. 1. The Autistic Spectrum and the Diet by
Jacqui Jackson. 2. Introduction to Moi. 3. The Diet in a Nutshell: (i) A
bit of basic biology. (ii) Gluten and Casein. (iii) Foods to Avoid. (iv)
Monosodium glutamate and aspartame 4. So What's in it For Me? (i) Is it
really worth the bother? (ii) What changes? 5. Starting Out: Let the
Journey Begin. (i) First things First - clearing the decks. (ii) Does
everyone have to do it? (iii) How and When? (iv) Withdrawals - the storm
before the calm (v) Coping with withdrawals - a few helpful hints. (vi)
Helpful hints for all. 6. Getting into the Diet - The Fog Begins to Lift.
(i) And now the good bit: the storm passes. (ii) Routine and change. (iii)
Sound sensitivities. (iv) Eye contact and facial expressions. (v) Textures
and Sensitivities. (vi) Taste and smell. (vii) Tips for parents of smaller
or less able autistic kids. (viii) For those with AS or parents of kids
with AS. (ix) Tips for parents of ADHD kids. 7. Accidents Will Happen!
Watch Out for Icebergs. 8. A Few Added Extras: Sailing into foreign ports.
(i) Other intolerances. (ii) Candida. (iii) The Feingold diet. 9.
Frequently Asked Questions. Appendix I. Implementing the Diet - A word from
Mum. Appendix II. Recipes. Appendix III. A Week in the Life: Our Food
Diary. Appendix IV. Packed Lunches. Appendix V. Dos and Don'ts of the Diet.
Appendix VI. Prescription List. Appendix VII. UK Suppliers. Appendix VIII.
US and non-UK Suppliers. Appendix IX. Useful Information and Websites.
Appendix X. Further Reading. A Further Note.
