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by Demitri
F., Md. Papolos, Janice Papolos
From
the show , "Explosive Children"
2/18/00
 Book
Description:
The Bipolar
Child demystifies this disorder of childhood. Drawing upon recent
advances in the fields of neuroscience and genetics, the Papoloses
convey what is known and not known about the illness. They comprehensively
detail the diagnosis, tell how to find good treatment and medications,
and advise parents about ways to advocate effectively for their
children at school. Included in these pages is the first Individual
Education Plan – IEP — ever published for a bipolar child.
The book also offers critical information about the stages of adolescence,
hospitalization, the world of insurance, and the psychological impact
the illness has on the child.
The Bipolar Child is rich with the voices of parents, siblings,
and the children themselves, opening up the long-closed world of
the families struggling with this condition. An invaluable resource
for parents whose children suffer from mood disorders, as well as
the professionals who treat and educate them, this book will prove
to have major public health significance.
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