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This inspiring 4-hour LIVE autism nutrition and cooking class is taught by Julie Matthews, leading autism nutrition specialist, food enthusiast and Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Practitioner. This is an ideal workshop for those wanting to gain a thorough understanding of HOW TO cook for autism diets, provide adequate nutrition, address food restrictions and sensitivities, and create meals children (and families) will love. You will discover many healing food options for cooking for family and children with autism. Learn about the critical connection between nutrients you feed your child and the impact that food has on the symptoms of autism. Filmed live in a culinary kitchen with parents, chefs and clinicians in attendance, Julie provides solid autism nutrition teaching along with creative hands-on cooking instruction for preparing recipes and foods that heal and are delicious. She focuses on practical preparation for daily cooking in the kitchen while discussing the varied autism diets and addressing picky eaters. This DVD is recommended by parents and chefs who are using the tools and techniques daily to support their child’s recovery plan. DVD includes 85-page WORKBOOK with autism diet recipes. Essential for those following these healing diets: *Gluten-Free Casein Free (GFCF) *Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) *GAPS Diet *Low Oxalate Diet *Body Ecology Diet *Feingold Diet LEARN how to prepare: *Fermented foods *Broths & soups *Raw dairy & fermented dairy products *Soaking and fermenting grains, nuts, and beans * Grain-free & Gluten-free breads and snacks *Healthier desserts DISCOVER OPTIONS FOR: *Gluten-free *Casein-free *Egg-free *Grain-free *Nut-free *Starch-free *Soy-free *Corn-free Julie has created two autism diet intervention tools, Nourishing Hope for Autism,, and Cooking to Heal.