An anthropologist by training, Lisa Lewis was a member of Princeton University's computing center staff for a number of years. Her interest in autism began in 1991, when her son was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS). In 1993, she became interested in dietary interventions, and she wrote the first edition of Special Diets for Special Kids in 2011. She lives with her family in New Jersey.
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Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Why Dietary Intervention for Autism? Chapter 2: Testing and Nutritional Support Chapter 3: How and What to Feed Your Child Chapter 4: Breakfasts and Breads Chapter 5: Drinks Chapter 6: Lunchtime Chapter 7: Anytime Snacks Chapter 8: Dinnertime/Main Dishes Chapter 9: Cheap Eats Chapter 10: Holiday Fare Chapter 11: Desserts Chapter 12: Odds and Ends Resources
The writings of Lisa Lewis have made a huge impact on the field of autism. As an educator and a parent, Dr. Lewis has been instrumental in describing the issues of gluten and casein sensitivities, and how these problems affect the behavior of autistic individuals. She has changed the lives of many autistic individuals and their families."-Stephen Edelson, Ph.D., Director of the Center for the Study of Autism