Description
A scientifically developed program for feeding kids with special needs–based on the popular Brain Balance Program
Dr. Robert Melillo’s Brain Balance program has helped thousands of families across the country, offering a drug-free, scientifically based method for addressing a wide range of conditions, including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. In this new book, he presents the nutritional side of the Brain Balance Program, featuring guidelines, tips, and kid-friendly recipes based on the latest scientific research on how food affects the brain.
Designed to help busy parents feed picky kids in a beneficial way, the book will show readers how to:
• Recognize the difference between a fussy eater and a problem eater.
• Ease the sensory issues that make for mealtime mayhem.
• Identify food sensitivities using a simple elimination diet.
• Choose supplements that will help ensure adequate daily amounts of the specific vitamins and minerals important to brain health.
• Prepare delicious, healthy meals that will pass the taste test of even the most finicky eaters.
• Understand how the brain plays a primary role in many dietary and nutritional issue including food sensitivities.
DDR (verified owner) –
Purchased this book as a gift for a family friend. We found the book to be very informative and interesting.
O & M Tutoring, LLC (verified owner) –
It is wonderful to see the needs of the ‘whole child’ addressed using proven scientific data. Too many times nutrition is discounted; when it can be part of the solution.
Jen Martin
Distinguished Teacher (retired)
O & M Tutoring, LLC
[email protected]
lakesara (verified owner) –
great book – learning a lot!
Customer (verified owner) –
My son and myself included both have ADHD and SPD. I am also an Occupational Therapy Assistant and like having any knowledge I can give back to any parents who might ask. I like the simple and to point lay out of the book and find it easy to follow and understand. I will definitely share with anyone I can.
Andrea DeGiovanni (verified owner) –
Amazing information !
family of 7 (verified owner) –
This book arrives quickly package perfect with no damage and was exactly what we needed to help try to help our son with his behavior issues
J.Bentz (verified owner) –
purchased for my granddaughter who says it is very helpful and imformative
Jen (verified owner) –
GREAT resource. Great recipes and guidelines. Simple solutions for substitutions and great everyday – delicious – recipes!
lauren (verified owner) –
It’s ringing a lot of bells for us as a family and I love how the elimination diet is broken down into clear steps. Look forward to reading his other books too to get a complete picture. Well written and well worth it for us.
Brampa1 (verified owner) –
seems ok
Jinxabit (verified owner) –
If you are doing the Brain Balance program, doing the nutrition plan is a MUST! We are seeing results after one month!! Looking forward to brighter days and less confusion in our son’s life. 😀
Ouzola Customer (verified owner) –
Love the book
Amalio Jimenez, D.C. (verified owner) –
Excellent, Dr. Melillo’s expertise in the field is like no other, he never disappoint me. His humble approach each case make his technique one of a kind.
stef (verified owner) –
My husband (who has very poor knowledge of nutrition) skimmed through this & then started making purees for our special needs son. He started doing more things and being more active within 2 weeks and is now doing something new every other day! My husband did complain that the intro and “why” parts need a cliff notes version so you can go straight to the recipes. Basically it’s a bunch of whole foods, as unprocessed as possible. Fresh fruits/veggies, along with fats (balance between plant & animal fats), especially omega 3’s, & balanced protein (again balanced between plants & animals). We make big batches & freeze them in individual containers.
julie r mccormick (verified owner) –
This book was exactly what I expected and more. I’m going to recommend it to everyone I can.
MOM OF 3 (verified owner) –
Great book that offers suggestions for helping your child nutritionally.
C. L. Currie, Author (verified owner) –
I’m not against legitimate proven medical treatments that aren’t bandaid handlings with side effects but not when nutrition might handle it. These guys get good results.
Kristi G (verified owner) –
This is a revolutionary book and his methods have truly changed my child. I owe Dr. Rob a debt of gratitude.
nicole ciccone (verified owner) –
This book has really helped us change and understand our son’s digestive system and how much of an impact his eating habits can affect his entire body. I recommend reading Dr. Robert’s other 2 books prior to reading this one (Disconnected Kids & Reconnected Kids) will help you have more of a background as to why these diet changes are so important for your special needs children. This book has many great healthy recipes that you and your little one will enjoy.
Mittanclan5 (verified owner) –
Highly Reccomend
JP (verified owner) –
Amazing wisdom and knowledge based on scientific evidence to help your child eat the right foods.
Das (verified owner) –
I really love this book.
Dean M. (verified owner) –
every parent or youth worker, teacher etc who works or loves kids on the spectrum should look this over
jennifer bennett (verified owner) –
Enjoyed the book
gregor gahlen (verified owner) –
Das Buch, das ich suchte
Just want quality (verified owner) –
Biased towards author’s view, but what isn’t? He is getting real results in his Brain Balance centers and share’s why and how to use his extensive knowledge and results helping kids.
Anne (verified owner) –
I love the amount of resources/info in this book. Extremely helpful
Pamela A. Wilcox (verified owner) –
I highly recommend this book for parents of children with special needs. By following the methods, we saw improvements in our child very quickly. It was the only program we found that worked.
Alex (verified owner) –
Great read! Planning to use this within our family. So grateful that we were recommended this book. Looking forward to it.
Kelly Siegwart (verified owner) –
I am trying to watch what my kids eat as ADHD medicine doesn’t work for them. Side effects were awful. Great book.