I have a bipolar 11y/o and have difficulties getting school work completed meds only do so much?

Question:

we have a 504 plan but it only does a little teachers cannot or dont put in extra individual effort and my son struggles even more. we have meds, therapy ,504 plan but the moods and studing are difficult by the time he has spent the day at school he's at his limit and ready to blow for me. he has a twin sister that is ok but craves the same attention that is needed for him not understanding the differences completely. any other parents or persons with this struggle or success stories that they used?

Answers:
My 8 yr old has this. I would strongly suggest you read the info on the Childhood Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) website at http://www.bipolarkids.org .

You will find a wealth of info and advice there there!

Your son needs an IEP and not just a 504. Write a letter requesting a child study team meeting and start the process. You can get services and evaluations and accommodations for him. I know how hard and devastating this is and I cannot imagine that your son will be able to be successful in school without a plan that defines and supports his needs.

There are books out there too that provide model IEP for these kids. There are websites that also provide special education guidance (Wrightslaw, ldonline) and yahoo groups.

You have a tough road, but you also have info and support on the www.

Best wishes.

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I have a bipolar 11y/o and have difficulties getting school work completed meds only do so much?

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