Pamela,
Nobody wanted to diagnosis difficult child as bipolar for years, although I had insisted on it. Finally his therapists in Michigan (we are now in Minnesota) gave in and agreed. It has opened so many doors for us. Unfortunately my belief (father has been child psychotherapist for 40 years and agrees)is that he will soon be labeled as a Psychopath.
Minnesota has had the best results in terms of help for us. We have been here 8 months and since we have arrived have received SSI, a respit care, BHA, a mentor and several therapists and case workers that work very closely with us on a daily basis.
Lies and stealing have become the worst along with the disrectful behavior. Day Hospital is finally starting to see the real difficult child. FINALLY!!
Also Mom will be joining today and she will see that she is not alone!!