A of A Contest: Win a Copy of Nourishing Hope For Autism by Julie Matthews
We have a copy of Nourishing Hope for Autism Nutrition Intervention for Healing our Children. To enter, leave a comment with your email address in the email field.
If you have trouble commenting, send an email to [email protected]. Good luck!
About Nourishing Hope for Autism: Biomedical intervention is one of the most promising areas parents have to find hope for recovery. It begins with diet. Autism is treatable.
Nourishing Hope for Autism is an autism diet book for parents that provides the scientific explanations for why and how autism diets work to help recover children from symptoms of autism. It shows how to successfully implement diets and cook creatively for families - even picky eaters! Used by parents and autism physicians, this book gives practical steps for dietary intervention, a roadmap for getting started as well as evolving and customizing the varied approaches.
Nourishing Hope is:
1. The first biomedical autism diet intervention guide for parents and physicians
2. A practical application of diets and cooking instruction
3. In depth research and science backed literature
4. The first and only autism cooking class DVD on the market
5. A book and DVD specifically created by a veteran Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Practitioner
Learn about the critical connection between the nutrients that go into the digestive system of the child with autism and the impact they have on the child's brain. Parents are using this teaching today to bring about real recovery results:
* Improved digestion
* Reduced gastrointestinal pain
* Less rash or eczema
* Physical pain relieved
* Aggressive behavior ceases
* More language
* Ability to focus
* Sleeping through the night
* Making eye contact
* Easier toilet training
About the author: Julie Matthews is a leading US autism nutrition expert and Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Practitioner helping parents worldwide find hope and healing for their children on the spectrum.
As demonstrated by pediatricians, scientific data, and parental experience, autism diets can help relieve some of the symptoms of autism. Julie has educated over 10,000 parents and clinicians at leading autism conferences about autism diet, nutrition, supplementation, enzymes, probiotics, meal planning and healthful cooking. She effectively guides parents as they apply autism diet and nutrition intervention for their child as a complement to behavioral and other conventional treatments. Through her autism nutrition practice, Julie provides one-on-one parent counseling, an online resource center, and autism diet intervention tools. She welcomes families from diverse backgrounds from cities, suburbs, towns and rural areas in the US and abroad. Visit http://www.nourishinghope.com/.
I am a mom of newly diagnosed 4 year old boy. Struggling with potty training and getting him to sleep through the night. I would love all the help and advice I can get and this book might be just that. Thank you!
Posted by: Samantha Oliver | April 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM
My son is on autistic spectrum and I love in a remote city of Pakistan. I really dont have enough help here technically and as far as getting the books. I 'll be obliged if you can help.
Posted by: Nazli Hameed | April 18, 2011 at 06:33 AM
I have been interested in this book for months ever since I heard about it. I have two kids I am trying to recover. Things are tight as my husband is on furlough. Most importantly, I would like to give this book to my best friend who I am trying to get on board with biomedical and diet. Once I have her convinced, I would like to donate it to our special needs library so others can read it and implement it. This is such a great contest. Everyone is deserving!
Posted by: EILEEN COOPER | June 30, 2009 at 01:08 AM
This is exactly what I need to help my daughter with Autism. We are in food therapy and are still spinning our wheels. Please enter me to win this book.
Posted by: Diane Cervi | June 25, 2009 at 06:18 PM
We would love to read this book and get some help on how to potty train our son who is on the autism spectrum.
Posted by: Deepak | June 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM
My son is 15, and has been gf/cf, just found out he is allergic to white potato, rice, soy, and corn, which is the only things we had him eating. Need help on what to feed him??? Would love to enter PLEASE!!!
Posted by: Jamie Bachman | June 24, 2009 at 09:10 AM
Nice competition ... my brother is autistic and we're always on the lookout for things to try and help him.
Posted by: Dee | June 24, 2009 at 03:28 AM
We've just started my son on the diet and I would love more detailed information. Please add my name, thanks!
Posted by: Melinda Belles-Preston | June 23, 2009 at 08:48 PM
PLEASE, PLEASE enter my name! I would love to have a copy of this book to help me start a dietary intervention for my five-year old son who has autism, is non-verbal, has sensory disorders, a pica disorder, and is behaviorally challenged, etc. Thank you!
Posted by: brandonboysmom | June 23, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Please enter my name.
Posted by: Rae | June 23, 2009 at 05:56 PM
I have a picky eater, she only eats 3 things. I would love to see if this could help. Thanks for the chance!!!
Posted by: Stacey Hodge | June 23, 2009 at 02:11 PM
I have not tried this approach as of yet. My son is a very picky eater. Perhaps this approach would be of great value to him.
Posted by: Lyonne Emmons-Snyder | June 23, 2009 at 01:10 PM
I have twin boys who were up until recently on a casein free diet. Their leaky gut had not healed entirely, so on the advice of our DAN Doctor, we started a gluten,soy free diet about 6 weeks ago as well. The changes in the boys has been very obvious, and include improved behaviour, receptive and expressive language. I would love additional info from the book as they are picky eaters and have different likes and dislikes, so a lot of the time I cook 3 meals in a day (one for the boys and one for my husband and I). I have found so many bread recipes which are not only tasty, but have a nice texture as well. It seems I am always baking bread, or cookies, and it's all worth it when I hear my one son say mmm, mmmmmm.
Posted by: Phyllis | June 23, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Throw my name in the hat for the book as well! Thanks!
Posted by: Carol Jines | June 23, 2009 at 11:31 AM
This book would be such a welcome guide to help me. I saw the book awhile ago at a Hope for Healing Children meeting I attended and have wanted a copy since.
Thank you Julie and AofA. This newspaper is absolutely brilliant!
Posted by: Janice | June 23, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Kim, we are getting ready to launch our new website: www.autismismedical.com
This would be a fantastic addition to our library for parents!
:)
Jeanna Reed
Posted by: Jeanna | June 23, 2009 at 10:44 AM
I have a 7 year old son with autism. He is a gut kid and would benefit from the information in the book. Thank you for the opportunity to win it.
Posted by: Susan O'Hale | June 23, 2009 at 10:37 AM
I have this book and HIGHLY recommend it!! Julie is a genius. Her book and her recipes have made a huge difference in Christian's life.
If you have a chance to hear Julie speak- GO
Thanks again Julie.
Katie Wright
Posted by: Katie Wright | June 23, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Love Julie's website and Facebook group. Would be thankful for a copy of the book.
Posted by: Rob | June 23, 2009 at 03:29 AM
Enter me, please. Thanks.
Posted by: Carlos J. Murillo | June 23, 2009 at 02:24 AM
Me too! I'd love a copy!
Posted by: Katherine Walker | June 22, 2009 at 10:24 PM
I would love this one!
Posted by: Barbara | June 22, 2009 at 10:06 PM
I have a copy of this wonderful resource book. I run a bio-medical parent support group and would put the copy won into our lending library. I have learned a great deal from Julie...
thanks for offering us hope and healing!
:>) Marcy
Posted by: Marcy | June 22, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Would love this book, thanks.
Posted by: Michelle | June 22, 2009 at 09:43 PM
Would love a copy of this fantastic book!
Posted by: Lila White | June 22, 2009 at 09:36 PM
Count me in!
Posted by: Garth | June 22, 2009 at 09:36 PM
Please enter my name: Joyce Davila.
Posted by: JOYCE DAVILA | June 22, 2009 at 09:35 PM
Enter me. I've been on the hedge about the diet for a year now. I need some encouragement, It's not going to be easy.
Posted by: Joanne Curcio | June 22, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Thank you for the opportunity to win this book. I try to learn as much as possible about autism and how to help my grandson (who I am raising). My goal for him is for him to lose his diagnosis. It would be great if the book give me more info to help with my goal. And thank you for all the information you provide.
Posted by: Barbara | June 22, 2009 at 09:27 PM
I Love Julie Matthews, and would love a copy of her book!
Posted by: Alaina Jensen | June 22, 2009 at 09:20 PM
Looking forward to reading this book, however I might get it in my hands. Shamus is depending on me to get him better!
Posted by: Melissa Meroney | June 22, 2009 at 09:05 PM
I would love to own this book.
Posted by: Denise McQuade | June 22, 2009 at 08:54 PM
Enter me in Please!
Posted by: mamaof3 | June 22, 2009 at 08:09 PM
I would love to add this literary treasure to our local support group's autism library! Thank you AoA for this opportunity! And thank you Julie Matthews for the wherewithal to be such an emormous benefit to our loved ones and families!!
Posted by: Lin | June 22, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Looks like this is going to be a successful book.
Posted by: bensmyson | June 22, 2009 at 07:29 PM
Enter me and Riley. Thanks!!!!
Posted by: rileysmom | June 22, 2009 at 06:05 PM
I would absolutely LOVE this book! Have seen many clips of Julie Matthews on YouTube and heard great things. Thank you for the contest and for entering my name!
Posted by: Andrea | June 22, 2009 at 05:28 PM
Hi, Sandra and welcome. We have a Google search bar on the right side bar. Scroll down. We have Contact Us and Editor's Info on the left side bar as well. Thanks. And again, welcome.
KIM
Posted by: Managing Editor for Sandra | June 22, 2009 at 05:00 PM
I'd love to enter the contest. I've got a 12 year old daughter on the spectrum and am always ready to read more.
Posted by: Amy Hebel | June 22, 2009 at 03:41 PM
I just discovered your site - I'd like to suggest that you add a search feature, a Contact Us option and an About page. They would be very helpful tools!
Posted by: Sandra | June 22, 2009 at 03:09 PM
Please enter my name.
Posted by: Shelli | June 22, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Roger, hello. You are the second adult with autism to enter the contest. Did you know one of the very first autism cases diagnosed (Donald T) had juvenile arthritis and that when it was treated with gold salts his autism symptoms disappeared? He is considered the first recovered person. Dan and Mark and writing about this for their book. I linked the post below for you.
Welcome to Age of Autism - I'm sensing an opportunity to help older people with autism learn some of the treatments we use with kids to make life more comfortable. So glad you commented.
Yours,
Kim
Posted by: Managing Editor for Roger | June 22, 2009 at 02:54 PM
I always need more knowledge. Count me in please.
Posted by: Teresa Conrick | June 22, 2009 at 02:41 PM
I have had my comments blocked here in the past,but I am going to try this again.I am an adult autistic,who has had lifelong problems with failure to thrive.Definitely metabolic, probably mito.I also have childhood onset joint pain that nobody could ever find a cause for.If somebody could show me what I might use to improve these conditions,I would be very thankful.
Posted by: Roger Kulp | June 22, 2009 at 02:24 PM
I hope I win! :) (Please enter me!)
Posted by: Penny | June 22, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Please enter my name in the contest. My daughter is 10 and she has never been on the diet. I need help implementing it, starting it, doing it- it seems overwhelming. Thank you.
Posted by: emilysmom | June 22, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Been doing GFCF and SCD for years, but would love to be able to explain more of the science behind it to others. Would be a great addition to our library, please sign us up!
Posted by: Jimsomnia | June 22, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Please enter my name.
Posted by: RxWife | June 22, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Please enter my name.
Posted by: Mypoppins | June 22, 2009 at 01:49 PM
This looks interesting. I would like to give it a go.
Posted by: Craig Willoughby | June 22, 2009 at 01:25 PM
Would love a copy!
Posted by: Kasey | June 22, 2009 at 12:30 PM
I have been thinking about owning this book for a while now, and have not lifted a finger to do anything about it until now. :)
Posted by: Gayatri | June 22, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Don't enter me, I picked up a copy at Autism One.
For those of you who don't win, your money will be well spent on Nourishing Hope. I have read much of it since I've been home, and this book is packed with excellent information.
Posted by: Angela Warner | June 22, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Please enter me.
Posted by: Carolyn M | June 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM
I want!
Posted by: Amber | June 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I saw Julie speak a couple times at Autism One this year and she was awesome!! I loved her and loved her perspective. She had great info and made the cooking day so much fun!
Posted by: Molly | June 22, 2009 at 11:33 AM
Please enter me
Posted by: K Fuller Yuba City | June 22, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Enter me too, thanks!
Posted by: Twyla | June 22, 2009 at 11:10 AM
I could use some new food direction...
Posted by: Emily | June 22, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Gut interventions have always been the most dramatic for my son, and right now he is in need of an overhaul! We would love to try this !
Posted by: Carrie Elsass | June 22, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Please enter me!!
Posted by: kristin bushey | June 22, 2009 at 10:40 AM
I would love this book! I was really hoping to get to hear Julie speak at the mini DAN! conference here a few weeks ago, but unfortunately I could not attend.
Posted by: Michi Medley | June 22, 2009 at 10:36 AM
I would love to win the book!
Posted by: A. F. | June 22, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Sign me up.
Posted by: Jack R. | June 22, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Sign me up. Thanks A of A.
Posted by: Holly | June 22, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Count me in top
Posted by: joy | June 22, 2009 at 09:57 AM
To whom it may concern:
I am 21, Autistic (Asperger's Disorder - no functioning labels attached). Please enter my name in the contest. Thanks.
Posted by: Katie | June 22, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Count me in! I've been wanting this book for awhile now, but no funds to purchase it.
Thanks!
Posted by: Bridgett | June 22, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Hello, Fielding....
(Let 'em wonder.)
Posted by: Stagmom | June 22, 2009 at 09:06 AM
Hi, Kim.
Posted by: Fielding J. Hurst | June 22, 2009 at 09:04 AM
I would love to read this one- with today being the first day of summer vacation we need some hope in this house!
Posted by: Linda Wynne | June 22, 2009 at 08:50 AM
This book would be right at home on our bookshelf.
Posted by: Lisa Thompson | June 22, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Enter us, please!
Posted by: Mary | June 22, 2009 at 06:44 AM
I have been concerned lately because we have allowed Ben to ween himself off of his diet by refusing to eat. Soon we allowed more and more trash foods back into his diet, because he would eat the crap and keep weight on.
We are seeing more diarrhea and more derma outbreaks and bruising.
We are stuck. His sensory issues and his uncanny ability to detect the slightest variations in foods presented, such as the difference between Cheerios and a GFCF cereal that to me looks identical. He can feel the difference with his fingers and won't even taste it. We even disguised it too by putting it in a Cheerios box. When a kid only eats like 4 or 5 different things, it's hard to keep up the creative energy to figure out some tricks and solutions.
Thanks for bringing this book to my attention.
Posted by: bensmyson | June 22, 2009 at 06:30 AM