Use of GFCF Diets in children with ASD. An investigation into parents' beliefs using the theory of planned behaviour

MARSDEN, Rachel, FRANCIS, John and GARNER, Iain (2019). Use of GFCF Diets in children with ASD. An investigation into parents' beliefs using the theory of planned behaviour. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

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    Abstract

    Gluten free/Casein free (GFCF) diets are one of the most common types of Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) used in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) despite little evidence to support positive effects. There has been no theory driven literature that has investigated parent's reasons for their use. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) was used to examine parent's intentions to use GFCF diets for their child with an ASD. Treatment and causal beliefs were also examined. Parents (n=33, children aged 3-17 years) were influenced by anticipated regret, positive outcomes and attitude. Future interventions should provide information to parents and health professionals about the possible causes of ASD and therapy options which are in line with current recommendations.

    Item Type: Article
    Uncontrolled Keywords: 13 Education; 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences; Developmental & Child Psychology
    Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04035-8
    SWORD Depositor: Symplectic Elements
    Depositing User: Symplectic Elements
    Date Deposited: 01 May 2019 09:33
    Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 05:10
    URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/24537

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