Discussion form for biomedical treatments

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Dear Listmates:

I want to thank Sherry for her tenacity with regard to sharing the availability

of a new discussion list that some of you may be interested in.

It has always been my intent to provide a forum in which members can share what

has worked for them, what has not worked for them, and ideas they are pursuing.

The trick to doing this is in how these ideas and solutions are presented. It is

reasonable that when a person feels they have found the right path for their

family and child, they want to share it with others. The hard part is realizing

that there is no *one* way to parent a child, with or without a disability.

Every family has their own culture and belief system that must be honored and

respected.

Recently, there were a series of exchanges in which some members were hurt and

others were discouraged - regardless of their opinion. There were hurt feelings

all around. Careful attention to presentation and respect for others would have

avoided the situation, but, some topics bring are simply very polarizing.

Here is the description:

The list is an opportunity to discuss biomedical, lternative and complementary

medicine and treatments. Members from this list have started this discussion as

a way to offer a forum for these topics including treatments for Down Syndrome

as well as Autism. Of course traditional medicine is considered on topic and

crucial for h our often medically compromised children as well.

Perhaps you have a child with only one diagnosis but are still h interested in

learning from and sharing with us. Perhaps you are a professional or family

relative who cares about these h issues...everything from gfcf diets and TNI to

HBOT and RDI.

The group is also a yahoo group and can be found at the URL below:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DSAofLouisville

I would like to emphasize that all are always welcome here and all topics are

welcome here - as long as they are presented in a manner that is respectful to

all.

There are many ways to raise a child, with or without Down syndrome or a dual

diagnosis, or a medical mystery. I believe you all to be terrific parents!

Take care,

Joan Guthrie Medlen, RD, LD

Listserv " owner "

MOther of Andy, who is 21 now.