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8354 MAKING SENSE OF NUTRITION AND SPECIAL DIETS IN AUTISM

Saturday, July 11, 2015: 8:30 AM-9:45 AM

Room Number: 108 (Colorado Convention Center)

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Feeding a child with autism is no small task. Learning the important foods to focus on increases the health of the child. Equally important is knowing what foods to avoid. There is a lot of information about special diets in Autism but not all diets are good for all children. 1 Why there are nutrition issues in children with ASD:

a. Sensory processing issues

b. Hypotonia

c. Digestive problems

d. Problems with routines and new foods

2. Why there are digestive issues in children with ASD:

a. Poor nutrition leads to poor immunity- increased infections

b. Increased infections leads often to antibiotics leading to an imbalance of good bacteria in the intestine

c. Correlation between poor nutrition-poor digestion

3. Foundations of a Healthy Diet

a. Balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats

b. Avoiding the blood sugar rollercoaster

c. Why organic foods are important in ASD

4.Foods to Avoid

a. Artificial sweeteners

b. Food dyes and preservatives

c. MSG and other glutamates

d. High fructose corn syrup

e. Trans fats

5.Common Nutritional Deficiencies in ASD

a. Omega 3 fatty acids

b. Zinc

c. Magnesium

d. Cholesterol

6.Basic Supplements often used in ASD

7.Alphabet soup of ASD diets:

a.GF/CF/SF

b.GAPS

c. SCD

d. Low Oxalate

8. Clinical Cases with history, physical signs of nutritional deficiency, and diet record review

Learning Objectives:

Explore the foundations of a healthy diet for children; including foods to eat and foods to avoid along with reasons behind these recommendations
Examine why there are so many nutrition and digestive problems in children with autism
Identify the basic ideas behind different recommended diets (GF/CF, GAPS, SCD), why they are used and who would benefit

Content Area: Medicine and Research

Presenter:

Debby Hamilton, MD, MSPH
Integrative Pediatrician
Holistic Pediatric Consulting

Dr. Debby Hamilton is an integrative pediatrician in Denver, CO. She is triple board certified in pediatrics, integrative/holistic medicine and physician nutrition. Her practice focuses on treating children with autism and chronic diseases. She is the author of Preventing Autism & ADHD: Controlling Risk Factors Before, During, & After Pregnancy.

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