Key Facts About Asperger Syndrome Every Parent Should Know

Special Diets And Alternative Treatments

A change in diet is a common strategy for managing symptoms of Asperger’s and other autism spectrum disorders. Some foods that are most likely to cause symptoms in people with autism spectrum disorders are gluten and casein, which are found in wheat, rye, barley, and dairy products. However, there is no medical research to support whether or not restricting the intake of these foods is effective as a form of therapy. In addition to dietary changes, people with Asperger's may benefit from social therapy with dogs. Dogs can help people with Asperger's become more comfortable in social environments.