Positive Parenting for Bipolar Kids: How to Identify, Treat, Manage, and Rise to the Challenge
The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Thrive with a Bipolar Child\ \ More than three million American children suffer from some form of bipolar disorder, a life-impairing illness that can cause wild mood swings and even episodes of rage. But as a parent, can you tell the difference between a temperamental, moody child and one facing serious mental illness? Where do you turn if your child’s tantrums and meltdowns are wreaking havoc? For families as well as professionals, here...
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The Definitive Resource on How to Identify, Treat, and Thrive with a Bipolar ChildMore than three million American children suffer from some form of bipolar disorder, a life-impairing illness that can cause wild mood swings and even episodes of rage. But as a parent, can you tell the difference between a temperamental, moody child and one facing serious mental illness? Where do you turn if your child’s tantrums and meltdowns are wreaking havoc? For families as well as professionals, here is the only book on early-onset bipolar disorder written by pediatric specialists who combine clinical care and research. Drawing from their professional experience and sharing stories of families in their practices, child psychiatrist Janet Wozniak and psychiatric nurse Mary Ann McDonnell guide you in how to:•Navigate the “diagnosis tangle” to ensure accurate identification of the disorder•Communicate effectively with doctors, teachers, and counselors•Find allies and choose a treatment team•Help your family cope From medication to coping strategies, this accessible book offers the most up-to-date information as well as inspiration, encouragement, and invaluable wisdom for all involved.
Preface ixAcknowledgments xiiiChapter 1 Lost in the Maze 1Chapter 2 Diagnosis Tangle: Is it Really-Or Only-Bipolar? 13Chapter 3 Spinning Star: What Bipolar Disorder Looks Like in Kids 42Chapter 4 The Whose-Fault Pitfall: What Causes Bipolar Disorder? 67Chapter 5 Sound Barrier: How To Talk so Your Doctor Will Hear 91Chapter 6 Hidden Allies: Finding the Right People For Your Child's Treatment Team 122Chapter 7 Treatment Twists and Turns: Finding The Best Treatment for Your Child 141Chapter 8 Doors And Detours: Finding Psychotherapy That Helps 196Chapter 9 Invisible Elephants: Education, Advocacy, and Ieps 212Chapter 10 Defending The Castle: Strategies for Thriving 249Chapter 11 Shock Wave: Coping With Danger and Crisis 282Bibliography 312Appendices 318About the Authors 348Index 349
