Articles related to "Bipolar Child"

Parenting a bipolar child is challenging. A bipolar child is not a child that lacks discipline, but rather a child who does not react to standard discipline.

Kids who have chronic mania might be misdiagnosed with ADHD with oppositional defiance disorder. Treatment for ADHD can be ineffective if the real problem is bipolar.

Understanding how the bipolar child reacts to different emotional triggers can better help the adult to anticipate and counter the behavior.

Twenty years ago, diagnosing a child with bipolar was unheard of. However within the last decade, the diagnosis has skyrocketed.

Students showing depressive or manic behaviors in the classroom can be a challenge for teachers. These strategies can be helpful for the child with bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder is a complex disability requiring a team of professionals to ensure the success of the child. Once the team is in place, communication is the key.

The unique challenge of working with children and medication is that there are typically no pharmacological research studies designed for children.

Las Vegas activist Peggy Howell discusses the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA).

Conditions that often occur with ADHD include obsessive-compulsive and antisocial behaviour disorders, depression, anxiety, learning disabilities and Tourette's Syndrome.