A definitive book covering all aspects of Bipolar in children, from spotting the symptoms to getting the correct interventions to help cope with the condition.
This book explains the biological causes and helps to separate the symptoms from those of other conditions including, Tourettes, Aspergers and ADHD, whilst acknowledging that the conditions can appear as co-morbid in some children.
Full of practical help and support George Lynn discusses various case histories and how to cope as a parent, along with a guide to help the child learn strategies to live with Bipolar.
The book also covers intervention strategies, which can be used to help in school and with the medical services. Discussing the very emotive issues of hospitalisation and police intervention.
An excellent book which sensitively covers this very complex condition.
Sarah-Jayne Bass (formerly Caroline Hensby) - adders.org