Childhood Schizophrenia

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This paper examines how life can present overwhelming challenges for an adolescent child with a debilitating neurological condition like schizophrenia. It is difficult for outsiders to truly understand what goes through the minds of these children. It looks at how, understanding the symptoms, treatments and ways to cope with the disorder, can help ease some of the puzzlement and leave parents less exasperated, make teachers more patient and possibly even encourage friendship among peers.

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"The risk of childhood schizophrenia depends on factors categorized as genetic, organic, environmental, and multidimensional issues. Genetic influences are seen as an increased risk when one or both parents have a schizophrenic disorder. A history of prenatal, postnatal, or perinatal hypoxia, which can damage the limbic system, is a risk factor for organic influences. Shy and introverted children who are subject to adverse life events, like parental death or divorce demonstrate environmental factors. Finally, multifactorial issues are commonly encountered.
The syndrome is rare in childhood; only 1 % of schizophrenic disorders manifest before 10 years of age, and 4% before age 15. Males are usually affected more than females."

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