New Research for the Treatment of Down Syndrome
Have you ever wondered if there's more you can do for your patients or child with Down Syndrome? This seminar is designed for parents, caregivers, doctors and therapists of children with Down Syndrome to share ways that can help optimize their health and cognition with natural, safe, drug-free treatments.
One could say that Dr. Peirson has been working with special needs children since she was a child herself. As a young girl she played often with her cousin, Courtney, who is developmentally delayed. She preferred playing with Courtney over her other cousins and could never understand why no one else wanted to play with her. Courtney was always very sweet, gentle and fun to be with.
One day when they were both about 10 years old Courtney was outside her house rollerskating. A boy threw crab apples at her because she was different than the other kids. She tripped over one of the apples and broke her leg. As a 10 year old little girl Dr. Peirson felt powerless, asking the adults around her if the boy was going to jail. She never heard anything more about the boy who threw the apples, but this event was life changing for Dr. Peirson. She always knew that she would someday work to help special needs children. While attaining her undergraduate degree and all through medical school Dr. Peirson worked at Shriners Hospital for Children. This work further cemented her desire to work with special needs children.
In 2007 Dr. Peirson gave birth to her son, Miles. Four days after his birth and three days after being admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit Miles was diagnosed with Mosaic Down Syndrome. Ever since that day Dr. Peirson has been on a quest to learn everything there is to know about Down Syndrome, including treatments. Her frustration with the little amount of information she received from the specialists they saw only fueled her desire to learn more. Dr. Peirson wants to share what she has learned and give others the tools they need to help their child be the best they can be.
One could say that Dr. Peirson has been working with special needs children since she was a child herself. As a young girl she played often with her cousin, Courtney, who is developmentally delayed. She preferred playing with Courtney over her other cousins and could never understand why no one else wanted to play with her. Courtney was always very sweet, gentle and fun to be with.
One day when they were both about 10 years old Courtney was outside her house rollerskating. A boy threw crab apples at her because she was different than the other kids. She tripped over one of the apples and broke her leg. As a 10 year old little girl Dr. Peirson felt powerless, asking the adults around her if the boy was going to jail. She never heard anything more about the boy who threw the apples, but this event was life changing for Dr. Peirson. She always knew that she would someday work to help special needs children. While attaining her undergraduate degree and all through medical school Dr. Peirson worked at Shriners Hospital for Children. This work further cemented her desire to work with special needs children.
In 2007 Dr. Peirson gave birth to her son, Miles. Four days after his birth and three days after being admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit Miles was diagnosed with Mosaic Down Syndrome. Ever since that day Dr. Peirson has been on a quest to learn everything there is to know about Down Syndrome, including treatments. Her frustration with the little amount of information she received from the specialists they saw only fueled her desire to learn more. Dr. Peirson wants to share what she has learned and give others the tools they need to help their child be the best they can be.
Saturday, July 21st 9:30am - 12:30pm
PCC Sylvania Little Theater
Register early, space is limited!
Topics Covered:
Define Down Syndrome
Goals of Treatment
Genetics
Oxidative Stress
Neurotransmitters
Vitamin Therapy
Nutrition
Research
Testing
Therapies and Treatment
Prevention
