Bipolar Articles

School Issues for Bipolar children
By Susan L. Sullivan
Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH
http://www.everydayhealth.com/bipolar-disorder/school-issues-for-bipolar-children.aspx

This article talks about accommodations that are mandated by law. Children and Teens who have Bipolar Disorder are protected by two federal laws. It talks about the (IDEA) Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
There is a quote in this article from every day health that I thought was really good "But flexibility and open communication are key in managing the Bipolar child"
From my experience I think this really hit the nail on the head. Flexibility and the ability to talk things over is a major factor in the success with some of these students. Talking the situation over after an incident may likely help as well. this will give the student the opportunity to see what they have done and possibly take responsibility for their actions.

Teens with Bipolar Disorder: The Struggle to Stay in School
Medically Reviewed by Ed Zimney, M.D.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/bipolar/webcasts/teens-with-bipolar-disorder-the-struggle-to-stay-in-school-transcript-3.aspx
This is a web cast that I thought was interesting. The specialist answers questions about bipolar students. I added this becuase it gave a more personal outlook on the disorder and how to recognize a problem. Patricia from Every day Health asks questions and the doctor or LSW answers them. It is truly a different perspective and I think it was an interesting read with answers to questions such as " do schools have special programs to accommodate students with bipolar?", and ,"How should parents work with the schools in emergency situations?"

The specialists talk about behaviours in teens with Bipolar, solutions, prevention and how important it is to have a crisis plan in place before a crisis happens.