Question: After these tantrums does she usually sleep for long periods?

Question: Does she tell you she doesn't remember doing the behaviour
(hitting,kicking,throwing.) Things like this in or around the behaviour?

And really looks very surprised when you call her on it. Even to the point
you think she is a good actress? I have a reason for these questions.


Next she definately needs to see the therapist more often. And if the
ADHD was diagnosed before the bi-polar and from what you have
said. I'm guessing it was. Then I'm going to guess they started treating
it thinking that was the main problem.

So then when the other things came to be they started new meds.

Is the concerta working for school? If not then its worth thinking about
taking it away, and not starting another.

But in cases of children that they find a ADHD med that is working with
this kind of situation. And school is somewhat more manageable. Its
usually left in place. This at least is my experience.

But just so you know. Its a federal law, that they can't make you medicate
her to go to school.

And I can help find you a Parent Center in Kansas. And as a Aunt you can
call, and be the one that helps your Mom. Even if your mom is the legal
guardian.


Donna