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[quote=Anonymous]You can certainly demonstrate family values including continuing to love and interact with family members who are ill in a way that limits your daughter's exposure. So much is in how you speak of them, the illness, and the kindness you extend. I don't think any exposure at all *needs* to be included in that.

We used to only see a particular extended IL in public because of BP&SZ. We thought it would help, but it didn't, not really. At first they were able to follow the social script but it deteriorated rapidly. It depends on the severity of the disease and where they are in the progression, I think.

I don't think it is realistic to expect someone with either of those diagnoses to change their behavior much if they are already behaving that oddly. I would plan visits within a few days of their medication (if they get the 3 month shot). Otherwise, we just had to limit contact. We are the only ones who remain in touch and were the very last to wind it down. It makes everyone sad but they became too unstable, even with meds.

I think you are right to be concerned about your daughter's social behavior and mimicry. I'd put her to bed earlier or perhaps send her off on a sleepover or movie night after dinner/before dinner and dropped off just before dinner begins, assuming they leave afterward or she goes to bed.

I like the suggestion to move it to an earlier picnic type meal if you do meet. Something preferably where she is off running around with other kids at the park or a play place. I'd be really concerned about her imitating him. It is critical she learns to read social cues properly.

We don't let our DC near our particular IL (mania became aggressive delusions) but we do phone calls. When anyone asks where they are, we just explain that they have some health issues so they can't travel anymore. [/quote]

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