MICHELLE J. PIERCE FPU ECD 440 Students with exceptionalities Bipolar Disorder MICHELLE J. PIERCE FPU ECD 440 Students with exceptionalities

Table of Contents What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar Statistics Techniques and Strategies Developmental Practices Effects on Family and Community Relationships Does Culture Matter? References

What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). Bipolar I disorder Bipolar II disorder Cyclothymic disorder Causes Biological Differences Genetics Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2017). Bipolar disorder. Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355955

Bipolar Statistics Median age 25 Equal numbers of men & women Heritable Sixth leading cause of disability Children and adolescents Treatments Persons with Bipolar Disorder DBSA. (2016). Bipolar disorder statistics. Retrieved from: http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_stati stics_bipolar_disorder Bipolar Focus. (2016). Bipolar disorder facts and statistics. Retrieved from: http://www.pendulum.org/bpfacts.html

Techniques and Strategies Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia ADHD Flexibility Tolerance and patience Consistent schedules Few distractions Shorter assignments Good communication between schools, parents and doctors Safe place Overlapping Symptoms Health Status. (2017). Teaching strategies for children with bipolar disorder. Retrieved from: https://www.healthstatus.com/health_blog/add-adhd-attention-deficit/teaching-strategies-for-children-with- bipolar-disorder/

Developmental Practices “Each student with emotional or behavioral disorders has a unique combination of strengths and needs, and each teacher should seek out and build on those strengths.” Children suffering from bipolar disorder are entitled to a free and appropriate public education (fape)under IDEA. “For some children, providing the appropriate modifications and accommodations they need is the only way they will be successful in their school experiences.” Introducing an iep for these students can be the difference between students learning or being stuck in a corner and ignored. A. Turnbull, R. Turnbull, M. Wehmeyer, K. Shogren. (2016). Exceptional lives. (Pg. 149). Pearson education Inc. Understanding the Differences Between IDEA and Section 504. (2002). Teaching exceptional children.

Effects on Family and Community Relationships Emotional distress such as guilt, grief, and worry Disruption in regular routines Having to deal with unusual or dangerous behavior Financial stresses as a result of reduced income or excessive spending Strained marital or family relationships Changes in family roles Difficulty in maintaining relationships outside the family Health problems as a result of stress Mood Disorders Association of BC. (2015). Bipolar Disorder: Effects on the family. Retrieved from: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/bipolar-disorder-effects-on-the-family

American Culture’s Perspective Does Culture Matter? Chinese African American Cultures rich in seafood diets American Culture’s Perspective Mr. Jones Hospitals have a treat and release policy Stigma on mental illness Social Structure Lucida. (2017). Bipolar disorder: does it matter what culture you belong to. Retrieved from: https://www.lucidatreatment.com/blog/mental-health/bipolar-and-blue-does-it-matter-what-culture-you- belong-to/

References Turnbull, R. Turnbull, M. Wehmeyer, K. Shogren. (2016). Exceptional lives. (Pg. 149). Pearson education Inc. Bipolar Focus. (2016). Bipolar disorder facts and statistics. Retrieved from: http://www.pendulum.org/bpfacts.html DBSA. (2016). Bipolar disorder statistics. Retrieved from: http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_statistics_bipolar_disorder Health Status. (2017). Teaching strategies for children with bipolar disorder. Retrieved from: https://www.healthstatus.com/health_blog/add-adhd-attention-deficit/teaching-strategies-for-children-with-bipolar- disorder/ Lucida. (2017). Bipolar disorder: does it matter what culture you belong to. Retrieved from: https://www.lucidatreatment.com/blog/mental-health/bipolar-and-blue-does-it-matter-what-culture-you-belong-to/ Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2017). Bipolar disorder. Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355955 Mood Disorders Association of BC. (2015). Bipolar Disorder: Effects on the family. Retrieved from: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/bipolar-disorder-effects-on-the-family Understanding the Differences Between IDEA and Section 504. (2002). Teaching exceptional children.