APRIL is AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH!

Hello April!

According to Autism Speaks, in 2007 the UN General Assembly officially recognized April 2 as "World Autism Awareness Day" (WAAD). WAAD's goal is to further educate and improve the world's knowledge on the disease that effects so many people around the globe. Additionally, it seeks to shed light on the magnificent things that those with Autism are doing, such as their unique talents and accomplishments! It also highlights events that are occurring in conjunction with WAAD. 

Many parents have put their children with Autism on a gluten-free/casein free diet to improve their dietary conditions as a tactic to cure their Autism. Many have seen results, although for some it has been hit or miss. However, the notion that dietary changes can "reverse" the effects of Autism is still prevalent on the list of methods to curing Autism. Many people embrace the GF/CF diet, such as actress/Autism spokeswoman Jenny McCarthy. 

Another fabulous woman who swears by the GF/CF diet is Shari Cole of Gluten Free & FABULOUS! Shari's own daughter was diagnosed with Autism when she was younger. Now she is in high school and participates in a competitive choir program and is a successful equestrian! Shari gives thanks for her daughter's achievements to the GF/CF diet. With Autism being an issue that is near and dear to her heart, as well as Celiac Disease, Shari and her father Larry decided to create GLUTEN FREE & FABULOUS just a few years ago.