Abstract
Evidence demonstrating efficacy of dietary interventions for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains inconsistent. Recent research on the ketogenic diet (KD) for the treatment of ASD has suggested benefit. Children with ASD often demonstrate ritualized food specific behaviors, taste and texture aversions, and an increased prevalence of food restrictions and allergies. There is a need to investigate how these features contribute to initiation and adherence of the KD.
Two surveys were administered to assess the feasibility of utilizing the KD for ASD. First, paper surveys were given to caregivers of children presenting to outpatient neurology clinics. Next, experienced clinicians were recruited and surveyed online using Redcap. χ2 analysis was used to compare ASD and non ASD caregiver responses. Descriptive metrics were used to present clinician responses. Responses to each question were evaluated individually.
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