JS> Our State law, which I believe reflects the Federal
JS> regulations, considers learning disabled and severely
JS> emotionally disturbed to be separate qualifiers for kids to
JS> be covered by the special ed programs.
I don't really want him in special ed. I want some kind of help in the class 
with his work and his comprehention (sp). He is a bright child but just takes 
more time to learn something and it has to be explained to him. He can't just 
read the directions and understand what to do.
JS> On the other hand, from what I know of adults with the
JS> problem proper medication can keep it totally submerged, in
JS> which case your son wouldn't benefit from special classes.
JS> His IEP could involve monitoring his medication, weekly
JS> feedback from teachers, etc. in regular classes.  Special ed
JS> covers that kind of thing, too.
I have to have the monitoring  of him this year because of the med he is on 
right now the doctor wants an update sheet filled out at certain times during 
the day.
JS> Good luck.  Bipolar mood disorder is a rough ride on a bumpy
JS> road, but for the lucky ones it is not an impediment to
JS> success in life.
He is already showing improvement. We haven't really had any violent fits 
since it was changed. He still has his moments but all kids do.
Audra  
 
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