tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post670333941418584632..comments2024-01-08T05:50:04.098-05:00Comments on baxter sez: A conversation about "A Father's Search for a Drug for Down Syndrome": part oneAlison Piepmeierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-83870148898640979952011-08-01T13:43:46.696-05:002011-08-01T13:43:46.696-05:00Aaron--that is very cool! I look forward to what ...Aaron--that is very cool! I look forward to what you find (assuming you can translate it for my non-scientific mind).<br /><br />Lisa--great! Sadly, we're not going to the convention this year, but next year definitely. If you can get me something by Thursday or Friday, that would be wonderful!Alison Piepmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-4843509802085260882011-08-01T11:01:45.185-05:002011-08-01T11:01:45.185-05:00would be honored to! I'm in San Antonio this w...would be honored to! I'm in San Antonio this week for the NDSC convention - are you going? - when would you like me to have the post ready? let me know any ground rules :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749431284192436424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-81506822570787046872011-08-01T10:58:44.567-05:002011-08-01T10:58:44.567-05:00I just read the article and am trying to obtain th...I just read the article and am trying to obtain the published research that Costa has done to support his current study. <br /><br />An interesting point, is that there is no mention to whether these drugs have been tested in people without an extra 21st chromosome (besides those with Alzheimer's). I think it would be an important piece of info if these drugs increase cognitive performance in anyone/everyone.<br /><br />For example, from the lit I've read, it seems like antidepressants (not all)increase cognitive performance. They do this even better with regular exercise. <br /><br />Ok... I'll have more of a complete thought after having read Dr. Casto's articles...Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02934533672266399086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-3236875558818709032011-08-01T05:29:13.941-05:002011-08-01T05:29:13.941-05:00Lisa, you want to write a post for the series?? I...Lisa, you want to write a post for the series?? I'd love it!Alison Piepmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-4954043173320520682011-07-31T22:23:58.783-05:002011-07-31T22:23:58.783-05:00I am struggling with this... actually, not really ...I am struggling with this... actually, not really struggling with the it for me personally, but struggling with how others are reacting to it. I feel like there's some hypocritical talk going on out there (e.g., "if offered the chance to take away that 3rd 21st chromosome I wouldn't; but offer me pharmaceuticals to mask it and I'm good"). I'm trying to keep an open mind, and at the same time trying to let it go. I'm getting way too worked up about it over here. <br /><br />Preventing Alzheimer's is one thing... using psychotropic drugs to boost IQ is another. Ugh. Trying not to turn this into the longest comment ever ;-) Here's the deal: what really struck me was the father saying he would never have the energy, he wouldn't be able to move forward if his daughter wasn't high functioning. But I guess I have to give him props for being honest. I know a lot of people feel that way. I get really pissed when people use that label... like, "my child deserves more services" or "my child deserves a full inclusion school" because they are high functioning. That to me is just crawling over the backs of those who are "low functioning." I'm in a total tizzy about all this - and just trying to sort it all out in my own head. Honestly, I don't know what I would do if somebody offered me a magic pill that got rid of Sheridan's Apraxia of Speech. So, I'm not above all this... I just feel in my gut that something is wrong. Why so much focus on pharma rather than educational and developmental interventions? <br /><br />I'm really looking forward to your series here... I really want to hear others' perspectives other than arguments that I feel are contradictory (I don't understand how people can espouse "Disability is Natural" philosophy - and tell me that maybe we should just use PECS for the rest of Sheridan's life (despite the fact that he is making leaps and bounds progress in speech- so it's not like he's stagnant) - but then have them say that using drugs to boost IQ is a good thing, equivalent to getting glasses if you have poor eyesight). Ok. done. sorry.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749431284192436424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-60199252708142854612011-07-31T22:21:14.209-05:002011-07-31T22:21:14.209-05:00I like this format. I'm curious to see everyon...I like this format. I'm curious to see everyone's take on the article.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02934533672266399086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-48595486025056794592011-07-31T22:11:01.900-05:002011-07-31T22:11:01.900-05:00Looking forward to it.Looking forward to it.Bradnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-46552477358516314682011-07-31T20:17:11.903-05:002011-07-31T20:17:11.903-05:00J. Baker, thank you for the encouragement! How co...J. Baker, thank you for the encouragement! How cool that you knew I'd have mixed reactions. And I'm very curious about the long fight you got into. If you feel like sharing, I'm open!Alison Piepmeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-54743124640842992632011-07-31T19:23:00.058-05:002011-07-31T19:23:00.058-05:00I thought of you when I read the article, and it r...I thought of you when I read the article, and it really helped me in reading it. I realized how mixed your reactions would be, and that your blog would be the place to turn for an analysis. This is, admittedly, after I got in a long fight about excellent points I've learned from you here on a mom message board. <br /><br />I'm so glad you are doing the work you are. Thank you!J. Bakernoreply@blogger.com