Autism is a lifelong disorder that is usually diagnosed in the early years of childhood. The disease effects the way that people with the condition communicate and relate to people around them.

Children and adults with Autism generally have difficulty relating to other people and experience some main areas of difficulty: social interaction, social communication and repetitive behavior.

Some people have found diet helpful in managing Autism. The cause of the autism in unknown. Although there is a growing interest in the link between autism and the gastrointestinal tract. Research has shown that by eliminating casein and gluten products from an autistic person's diet, the results have shown mild to dramatic improvements in a child's behavior. When considering altering the diet of a baby or child it is important to seek advice from a nutritional therapist.

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