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ISSN: 1935-1232 (P)

ISSN: 1941-2010 (E)

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Mohamad Ahmad Saleem Khasawneh
Assistant Professor, Special Education Department, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

Publications

  • Research Article   
    The Impact of GFCF Diet on the Nutritional Status of Autistic Children
    Author(s): Mohamad Ahmad Saleem Khasawneh* and Mohammad Nayef Ayasrah

    It has been suggested that the consumption of foods that are high in casein and gluten on a regular basis might be the root cause of autism syndrome. Clinical signs in children include aberrant child development, tantrums, sobbing, fussiness, apathy and hyperactivity, poor speech, less social interactions, and high levels of imaginative activity. All of these symptoms may be brought on by a diet that is high in foods that contain casein and gluten. The purpose of this research is to determine whether or not giving children with autism GFCF snacks has any impact at all. The methodology of this research is considered to be quasi-experimental, and it consists of many sets of pre- and post-tests. During the course of the 21-day experiment, children diagnosed with autism received GFCF (Gluten Free, Casein Free) snacks. In order to collect data on clinical symptoms, direct interviews with t.. Read More»
    DOI: 10.3371/CSRP.MMWY.100145.

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