Acknowledgements

Introduction: The Broken Necklace Rage

I. Bipolar Disorder in Children

Dealing with sudden rage, aggressive depression, oppositionality, and crazy thinking

Enter the Warrior: How to Identify the Presence of Bipolar Disorder in Children

The Brain Chemistry of Bipolar Disorder and the Drugs Used to Treat It

Martha's Story: Understanding and Managing Rage in Children with Early-Onset Bipolar Disorder

Tom's Story: Charting a Change Strategy for a Teen with Bipolar Disorder

Compassion Makes a Big Difference: The Empathy Factor in Children with Bipolar Disorder

Innovative Non-Pharmacological Treatment Approaches for Bipolar Disorder, ADD, and Depression in Children

II. Asperger's Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder in Teens

Managing inertia, school resistance, stimulus-craving, and lack of common sense

The Hermit: Asperger's Syndrome - Helping the Brilliant, Anxious and Oppositional Child Find His Way and Express His Gifts

Sean's Case: Helping a Child with the Dual Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome

III. Soothing the Hurt of Tourette Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder

Tourette Syndrome: The Wild Heart of the Restless Explorer

A Shoulder to Scream On: How to Help Children Living with the Fiery Extremes of Tourette Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder

IV. ADHD at Its Extremes

A Matter of Degree: How to Know the Difference between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder

V. Hard Decisions

Schools, professionals, psychiatric hospitals, and police involvement

How to Choose the Best Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Therapists, Schools, and Teachers for the Child with Wild and Extreme Behavior

The Hardest Decisions: How to Make Police Involvement or Psychiatric Hospitalization Part of Your Healing Plan

Conclusion: When All Is Said and Done: Six Keys to Personal Wellness for Families of Children with Bipolar Disorder

Appendix: Ten Essential Online Sites

References

Index