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Thank you to everyone for your replies.  As for testing, he has had psychiatric testing, the testing at school and he is under the care of a child psychiatric.  The medications are definitely helping so we feel confident about the BiPolar (BP) diagnosis.  We did think Aspergers, but the testing ruled that out.  I wouldn't be suprised about him being on the spectrum, though.  And from your insight I can see that the lack of affection is probably not due to the BiPolar (BP).  Oh, and as for affection I mean a gentle touch, a hug, a squeeze, etc.  The only touch we can give him is at night when we put him to bed he likes to have his arm scratched, his ear rubbed, back scratched, etc.  So, that is something.  He does know that I kiss him after he is asleep and tonight he said, "Mom, promise me you won't kiss me when I am asleep tonight".  I shouldn't have told him.  I will look into some of your suggestions, especially the Sensory Integration Disorder (SID).  I actually just heard about it from a friend that has a son with ADHD and has been tested for many things, so it's interesting that it was brought up again.  As for what the Dr. says, he has been more concerned with getting his mood stable and we haven't really talked specifically about it.  For me, it's definitely on the for front now.  Thanks again!!


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