| Disruptive behavior: a dietary approach. | |
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PMID: 690067 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The effect of particular foods on levels of hyperactivity, uncontrolled laughter, and disruptive behaviors was studied in an 8-year-old autistic boy. The floor of the child's room was taped off into six equal-sized rectangles to measure general activity level. Frequency data were recorded on screaming, biting, scratching, and object throwing. A time-sample technique was used to record data on laughing. Data were gathered during four phases. During an initial 4-day period the child was fed a normal American diet. A 6-day fasting period followed, during which time only spring water was allowed. The third phase lasted 18 days and involved the presentation of individual foods. During the final phase of the study the child was given only foods that had not provoked a reaction in the third phase. Results showed that foods such as wheat, corn, tomatoes, sugar, mushrooms, and dairy products were instrumental in producing behavioral disorders with this child. |
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Authors:
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D O'Banion; B Armstrong; R A Cummings; J Stange |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of autism and childhood schizophrenia Volume: 8 ISSN: 0021-9185 ISO Abbreviation: J Autism Child Schizophr Publication Date: 1978 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-12-02 Completed Date: 1978-12-02 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1264240 Medline TA: J Autism Child Schizophr Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 325-37 Citation Subset: IM |
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Autistic Disorder
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psychology Child Child Behavior Disorders / etiology* Child, Preschool Dairy Products / adverse effects Diet / adverse effects* Food Hypersensitivity / complications Humans Hyperkinesis / etiology Laughter Male |
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