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Need help finding resources for children with bi-polar disorder PLEASE!
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<blockquote data-quote="smilingthroughmadness" data-source="post: 426688" data-attributes="member: 11884"><p>She's had an IEP done...we did one earlier this year after I pulled her out of school and she passed everything with flying colors. Academics were never a question, but she was repeating 4th grade this year and at 1st quarter cards, she was bringing home failing grades again. So for the IEP, she tested at grade level for academics and the behavioral side of it was a mess. Her teacher filled out her stuff and it was all normal, I did my side and it was off the charts. Basically I was told, even though she's a behavior problem at home, because she shows nothing in school, they can't do anything for her. This was all before her bipolar diagnosis which has just come. We are in the process of trying to get a neuropsychologist done. She's been through all of the basic tests, and an MRI, and now we're on to auditory testing, etc. Basically when she's in a classroom setting, she shuts down. Instead of acting out and becoming a "behavior problem" she just gives up and quits and doesn't care. She doesn't bring work home, she would tell me she all ready did it, but the school never called to say she wasn't turning work in. She would go to school and tell them she left it at home. So this year was her 2nd go around in 4th grade because they told me last year she needed to be held back because of her grades. At 1st quarter report cards, she was failing again, so I made the choice to pull her from school and home school her. She's doing great (when we're not on some type of emotional roller coaster, or I can't get her out of bed)...academically she's doing great and the IEP testing said the same thing. They basically told me that failing grades were not a reason for Special Education, and that I should help her out at home more...</p><p> </p><p>That's why I was wondering, with her finally getting a diagnosis, does the school now HAVE to do something? Even though, she doesn't "act out" in school...</p><p> </p><p>This is so frustrating...I can deal with the bipolar kid, but not a bunch of grown adults who don't listen. I really just think this school district is unable to handle kids with any type of problem unless its a learning disability. My son (difficult child 2) has an IEP and has learning disabilities (along with other issues) and they do fine by him...cuz he "qualified" for Special Education.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks to everyone for all of the help and suggestions! You have no idea how much I appreciate it all!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smilingthroughmadness, post: 426688, member: 11884"] She's had an IEP done...we did one earlier this year after I pulled her out of school and she passed everything with flying colors. Academics were never a question, but she was repeating 4th grade this year and at 1st quarter cards, she was bringing home failing grades again. So for the IEP, she tested at grade level for academics and the behavioral side of it was a mess. Her teacher filled out her stuff and it was all normal, I did my side and it was off the charts. Basically I was told, even though she's a behavior problem at home, because she shows nothing in school, they can't do anything for her. This was all before her bipolar diagnosis which has just come. We are in the process of trying to get a neuropsychologist done. She's been through all of the basic tests, and an MRI, and now we're on to auditory testing, etc. Basically when she's in a classroom setting, she shuts down. Instead of acting out and becoming a "behavior problem" she just gives up and quits and doesn't care. She doesn't bring work home, she would tell me she all ready did it, but the school never called to say she wasn't turning work in. She would go to school and tell them she left it at home. So this year was her 2nd go around in 4th grade because they told me last year she needed to be held back because of her grades. At 1st quarter report cards, she was failing again, so I made the choice to pull her from school and home school her. She's doing great (when we're not on some type of emotional roller coaster, or I can't get her out of bed)...academically she's doing great and the IEP testing said the same thing. They basically told me that failing grades were not a reason for Special Education, and that I should help her out at home more... That's why I was wondering, with her finally getting a diagnosis, does the school now HAVE to do something? Even though, she doesn't "act out" in school... This is so frustrating...I can deal with the bipolar kid, but not a bunch of grown adults who don't listen. I really just think this school district is unable to handle kids with any type of problem unless its a learning disability. My son (difficult child 2) has an IEP and has learning disabilities (along with other issues) and they do fine by him...cuz he "qualified" for Special Education. Thanks to everyone for all of the help and suggestions! You have no idea how much I appreciate it all!!! [/QUOTE]
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