Hello, I just joined the group. I have a 4 1/2 year old son with autism
and tried a gluten free diet in August. We did pretty well until
December, he lost some weight which made me very nervous. He did not
like the bread at all and seemed okay with meat and veggies but as time
went on refused all bread and finally, food. He had dry heaves for two
days in December and I decided the whole thing was crazy and made him a
pb&j sandwich. He was literally shaking as he ate. We are now on a
modified gluten free diet, that is, everything is gluten free except
bread. In the time we were totally gluten free I didn't notice any
significant change in him, although it was only 4 months. I'd love any
feedback from other parents that either found success or became
frustrated like me. I don't know if I should abandon the diet or not.

Thanks,

Jane