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Need help finding resources for children with bi-polar disorder PLEASE!
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<blockquote data-quote="P-nut2004" data-source="post: 425541" data-attributes="member: 11740"><p>Hi, and welcome <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I'm sorry you having to go thru this but you have come to the right place. I'm fairly new here too so others with more experience will be by soon to comment. </p><p>Getting a neuropsychologist evaluation is definitely a good next step, Im not near you so I can't help with finding one but I can tell you L's was covered by medicaid. After we got L's neropsych evaluation done we received a written recommendation from the doctor that she have a 504 plan, which is similar to an IEP. Below is a link about 504 plans (basically it says your child has a disability that effects their ability to function normally & outlines what provisions should be made) from my understanding an IEP is more in depth than a 504 but when I spoke to Ls school they told me the process in our district is one & the same (not sure if that's correct)</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm" target="_blank">http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm</a></p><p></p><p>L was diagnosed with Temper Dysregulation Disorder which the psychiatrist explained to me is replacing 'childhood bi-polar' in the new DSM and most likely she will receive a diagnosis of bi-polar in the future. We also went thru the school claiming L was normal and then once they decided she needed to be evaluated for an IEP they drug their feet until the end of the school year (last yr). After several very disturbing events I took things into my own hands, insisted that her pediatrician refer us to a psychiatrist & insisted on a full panel of testing including neuropsychologist. L is also above grade level in academics but her behavior (even with medications) is still an issue at school and much worse at home. We did not get the recommendation for a 504 until a couple months ago and I am still waiting for a call back from the school so we will definitely not have a 504 or IEP until next year. I hope some of this helps.</p><p></p><p>((HUGS)) You are not alone</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="P-nut2004, post: 425541, member: 11740"] Hi, and welcome :) I'm sorry you having to go thru this but you have come to the right place. I'm fairly new here too so others with more experience will be by soon to comment. Getting a neuropsychologist evaluation is definitely a good next step, Im not near you so I can't help with finding one but I can tell you L's was covered by medicaid. After we got L's neropsych evaluation done we received a written recommendation from the doctor that she have a 504 plan, which is similar to an IEP. Below is a link about 504 plans (basically it says your child has a disability that effects their ability to function normally & outlines what provisions should be made) from my understanding an IEP is more in depth than a 504 but when I spoke to Ls school they told me the process in our district is one & the same (not sure if that's correct) [url]http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm[/url] L was diagnosed with Temper Dysregulation Disorder which the psychiatrist explained to me is replacing 'childhood bi-polar' in the new DSM and most likely she will receive a diagnosis of bi-polar in the future. We also went thru the school claiming L was normal and then once they decided she needed to be evaluated for an IEP they drug their feet until the end of the school year (last yr). After several very disturbing events I took things into my own hands, insisted that her pediatrician refer us to a psychiatrist & insisted on a full panel of testing including neuropsychologist. L is also above grade level in academics but her behavior (even with medications) is still an issue at school and much worse at home. We did not get the recommendation for a 504 until a couple months ago and I am still waiting for a call back from the school so we will definitely not have a 504 or IEP until next year. I hope some of this helps. ((HUGS)) You are not alone [/QUOTE]
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