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Ketogenic Diet for Seizure and Behavioral Management in Autism

Example of putting together measured ingredients to adhere to a medically-prescribed ketogenic diet for a patient with epilepsy and autism. Ketogenic diets are used to treat challenging behaviors and refractory seizures in autism. Sadly, because it's so expensive, time consuming, challenging to calculate, many families raising a child with epilepsy or/and autism struggle with meal prep and would benefit from support and guidance, it's not easy to figure this stuff out alone. And there are no informative books on prescribed keto diets for epilepsy patients because Keto for epilepsy diet is based on INDIVIDUAL patient needs. Whatever I learn, however, I will share to help and encourages others. And as always, CONSULT a dietician who SPECIALIZES in KETOGENIC DIET FOR SEIZURE CONTROL. Do not attempt on your own without neurologist and dietician involved. Our son's neurologist and a dietician who specializes in ketogenic diet are involved, but it's still challenging. It's especially challenging if the patient has autism and epilepsy because we all know in the autism community how sensory and gustatory issues are involved in meal preps. You may have to try several different meal combinations before you can pinpoint which are the top favorites for your family member on keto diet for seizures. Don't give up. You aren't alone. And research is very good on the potential benefits for people with epilepsy AND autism. DATA analysis: Patient with autism and epilepsy started ketogenic in Feb, 2019. Ironically, the diet has reduced the self injurious behavior better than controlling seizures, but we are still taking data to examine ALL variables involved. For instance, because many patients with refractory epilepsy are on a plethora of medications, the adjustment off some meds limits analysis of diet effectiveness for seizures. It will take time. Analysis. Adjustment.