30 days ago, 6 of us began a new diet called the Specific Carbohydrate Diet or SCD.  www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info  We came across the diet while researching treatment methods for a friend's 4yo son dx w/ASD.  I had SERIOUS reservations about this with David (23yo/pws) because of the initial phase being unlimited quantities of high-calorie foods.  David agreed to keep a weight log and if he began to gain weight on the diet, then he would go back to "normal" (which, as you all know, is abnormal by most people's standards). 
 
30 days and we've seen weight LOSS and an increase/progress in mental function and a decrease in his pws-food related behaviors such as sneaking, etc., despite access to foods that are not on the diet.
 
I really don't know what to say.  David loves the diet (his words).   I don't know if I'm ready to recommend it at this point.  Has anyone else tried this diet? 
 
Sandy (mom of Dave 23yo-pws/del) 

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