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December 4, 2000 - Vol. 2, No. 35 * Ohadi Conference on Child Bipolar Disorder * Review: "The Bipolar Child" * Chat Schedule * ADD & BP Together * Son is BP, OCD, ODD * Seizures in Children * SSDI & You: Chapter II To view the newsletter online, go to http://bipolar.about.com/library/newsltr/blnews.htm Most of this week's newsletter is devoted to children. OHADI CONFERENCE OF CHILD BIPOLAR DISORDER This conference featured speakers included the Papoloses (co-authors of "The Bipolar Child," noted below) and therapist George Lynn. Here's Marcia's first look at a day filled with information on the latest in diagnosing, defining, treating and educating bipolar children. http://bipolar.about.com/library/weekly/aa001203a.htm REVIEW: "THE BIPOLAR CHILD" Kim tells you why every parent of a bipolar youngster should read this excellent book by Demitri Papolos, M.D., and Janice Papolos. http://bipolar.about.com/library/weekly/aa000115a.htm
Continuing with our theme of bipolar children this week, I just wanted to remind you that on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 eastern time, Firesong hosts chat for people who have both BP and ADD/ADHD in the household. This could be a bipolar parent with ADD children, an adult with both BP and ADD, or someone with a BP + ADD/ADHD child - any combination.
http://bipolar.about.com/mpchat.htm - chat calendar, info and login page http://bipolar.about.com/bl-chatcal.htm - extended chat calendar
ADD AND BP TOGETHER
At the Ohadi Conference, Dr. Papolos revealed that more than 90% of children with early onset BP also have ADD or ADHD. Not surprising then that many adults do, too. LBM32 writes: "... for any of you [who] experience both ADD and BP, do you have any stories or suggestions or advice of how I could manage my ADD and BP better?" The thread goes on to discuss many issues about BP and ADD/ADHD.
http://forums.about.com/ab-bipolar/messages?lgnF=y&msg=2078.1
SON IS BP, OCD, ODD
"My son is ocd, odd and bipolar. His therapist recommended the 123 magic for his behavior. I need some feedback on how it's worked for others. He seems ok at home but school is a whole 'nother issue. He's on adderall, depakote and paxil." Suzanne
http://forums.about.com/ab-bipolar/messages?lgnF=y&msg=2130.1
SEIZURES IN CHILDREN
From the Pediatrics Guide: Seizures are commonly known as a symptom of epilepsy but are also seen in many other conditions, and can even be triggered by high fevers in children.
http://pediatrics.about.com/library/weekly/aa110400.htm
SSDI & YOU: Chapter II
This week one of our regular chatters was distraught over being turned down for disability. Here is an article from the Disabilities Guide: More from the insider's point of view on the ins and outs of successfully filing a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance, including tips on avoiding delays.
http://disabilities.about.com/library/weekly/aa113000a.htm
