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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 130446" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>I have felt that there was a stigma attached to the ED classification which my son has. Although he started out with a diagnosis of Major Depression and I can't for the life of me understand there being a stigma attached to that. As of this school year, the school is aware that there has been a "questionable" diagnosis of bipolar and that difficult child has cycles of depression, stability, and possible mania- or at least hyperness and impulsivity- and that one prominent psychiatrist who evaluated him believes the cycling is a result of other problems, but not BiPolar (BP). I'm bringing this up because I wouldn't feel comfortable advising you on this one, but wanted to let you know the background before I say "with all my difficult child has had to defend himself (and me defend ) about to principal and some teachers this school year, I have been under the strong impression that he would be much better off if he had adhd and they knew of no mood disorder issue and he was classified as anytthing other than ED". But, it probably has a whole lot to do with one's sd and what they are already used to dealing with as far as IEP accommodations and whether or not they have already permanently labeled the student.</p><p></p><p>So, I don't want to discourage you- really. But I would advise you to weigh it carefully and whatever you tell them about his mood disorder, choose the words carefully. I definitely think there is truth in what the doctor told you. on the other hand, if you are concerned about anything difficult child might possibly do at school as a result of cycling, or if there is a trigger that you think can/will come from school, I think you might want to make sure you discuss this with someone of importance at the school.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2cents!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 130446, member: 3699"] I have felt that there was a stigma attached to the ED classification which my son has. Although he started out with a diagnosis of Major Depression and I can't for the life of me understand there being a stigma attached to that. As of this school year, the school is aware that there has been a "questionable" diagnosis of bipolar and that difficult child has cycles of depression, stability, and possible mania- or at least hyperness and impulsivity- and that one prominent psychiatrist who evaluated him believes the cycling is a result of other problems, but not BiPolar (BP). I'm bringing this up because I wouldn't feel comfortable advising you on this one, but wanted to let you know the background before I say "with all my difficult child has had to defend himself (and me defend ) about to principal and some teachers this school year, I have been under the strong impression that he would be much better off if he had adhd and they knew of no mood disorder issue and he was classified as anytthing other than ED". But, it probably has a whole lot to do with one's sd and what they are already used to dealing with as far as IEP accommodations and whether or not they have already permanently labeled the student. So, I don't want to discourage you- really. But I would advise you to weigh it carefully and whatever you tell them about his mood disorder, choose the words carefully. I definitely think there is truth in what the doctor told you. on the other hand, if you are concerned about anything difficult child might possibly do at school as a result of cycling, or if there is a trigger that you think can/will come from school, I think you might want to make sure you discuss this with someone of importance at the school. Just my 2cents!! [/QUOTE]
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