BIPOLA
R, ODD, &
OCD
BY : A
SHLEY J
OH
NSO
N &
MARY
VESTA VALER IO
Bipolar Disorder• Biological brain
disorder• A condition
that affects many mental and physical processes.
• Causes severe fluctuations in mood, energy, thinking, and behavior.
• Much more than highs and lows
Oppositional Defiance Disorder(ODD)
• An ongoing pattern of uncooperative, defiant, hostile, and annoying behavior toward people in authority.
• Cause unknown• May be inherited• Angry, argumentative,
and disruptive behavior toward authority figures
WHAT IS IT?Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder(OCD)
• Neurological brain disorder
• Affects approximately one percent of school-aged children
• Imbalance of serotonin
• Delays in a child’s ability to process thoughts and feelings
UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS
Bipolar:
• crying for no apparent reason
• depression, impulsivity, obsessive thoughts
• defiance of authority
• sleeping too little or too much, and night terrors.
ODD:
• Repeated temper tantrums
• Arguing with adults
• May abuse drugs & alcohol
• Easily annoyed by others
OCD:
• Repeated actions: locking and relocking doors, checking lights over and over, excessive counting
• Fear of germs: washes hands constantly
PARENT’
S PERSPE
CTIVE
Mar
ci M
iller
& Tam
mie
Ivie
Very frustrating Blows up at little things Physically and verbally
aggressive Self-critical Stickler for rules Paranoid Prefers adults
What is it like?
What works?
Rewards and incentives: visual, pointsSpecific schedulePatience: Go with the flowCompromise but don’t give in
“I want my daughter to find happiness and not be so frustrated and angry at everything and everyone.” Marci Miller
TEACHER’S
PERSPE
CTIVE
What Works? Show them you care:
develop a bond with them
Don’t push Pick your battles Do not dismiss their
paranoia: listen to their concerns and then express your perspective on the situation
Divert their attention to something else if possible
Give them space Work closely with parents Make your idea their idea
Annette
Gra
ff
WHAT TEACHERS CAN AND SHOULD DO ACCORDING TO RESEARCH. . .
Bipolar ODD OCD
Reduce homework
Short schedule Set schedule Part time home-
based tutor Extra time for
tests Teach life skills Playground aide Ready access to
counselor Relaxed
deadlines on long-term projects
Type papers instead of writing
Summer school
Simple directions Give choices Use a calm tone Discuss problems
privately Clearly define
expectations Whisper praises
quietly without bringing attention to the student
Walk away before the situation gets too hot
Have a positive attitude
Encourage class to include student, and do not tolerate negative comments
Bring awareness to the class
Create a safe environment
Allow a break to defuse anxiety: get a drink, sit in the hall for a few minutes
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Anglada, T., & Hakala, S.M. (2008). Childhood bipolar disorder answer book.
Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks,Inc.
Burgess, W. (2008). The bipolar handbook for children, teens, and families. New
York, NY: Penguin Group, Inc.
Ivie, T. (2012, November 27) Personal interview.
McDonnell, M.A., & Wozniak, J. (2008). Is your child bipolar? New York, NY: Bantam
Dell.
Miller, M. (2012, November 29) Personal interview.
Staff. (2012). Oppositional defiant disorder. Retrieved from
http://www.cec.sped.org/AM/Template.cfm?
Woolsey-Terrazas, W., & Chavez, J.A. (2011). Strategies to work with students with
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