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Friday Factoids: Working With Children Who Have Early-Onset Schizophrenia

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Susan Vaught

  Though diagnostic criteria for early-onset schizophrenia are the same for adults and children, the treatment approach may differ. For instance, discussing the symptoms of psychosis with children can be challenging.  Often parental report is utilized when discussing symptoms; however, … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Diagnosing Early-Onset Schizophrenia

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Susan Vaught

    Early-onset Schizophrenia is defined by an onset prior to adulthood, with an onset prior to 12 years of age being rare (Vyas et al., 2011). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric … Continue reading →

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