The Childhood Bipolar Disorder

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Chapter Nine: Learning and Development

 

  • Does bipolar disorder affect learning?

 

  • What areas of the brain may show abnormalities in children with bipolar disorder?

 

  • How can I understand brain abnormalities in childhood bipolar disorder?

 

  • What can I do to minimize impairment?

 

  • How can I strengthen my child’s cognitive abilities?

 

  • What is executive functioning?

 

  • How does treatment impact learning?

 

  • Will my child have a learning disability?

 

  • Why is writing so difficult for my child?

 

  • How does bipolar disorder impact development?

 

  • Can my child regain lost functioning?

 

  • How can I help prevent lost functioning?

 

 

  • What challenges will my child face socially?

 

  • How can I use social stories and role playing?

 

  • How can I help my child interpret emotion?