Posted: May 19th, 2015

childhood onset schizophrenia

childhood onset schizophrenia

Write a Research paper on the disorder Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia. Need to answer some questions about the nature of the disorder. Need to refer to DSM 5 criteria along with reviewing current research and treatment options available for client with Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia.
Questions will be in the attached document.

The topic of my presentation is ‘Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia’.
?    Please ensure you refer to DSM 5 criteria along with reviewing current research and treatment options available for client with Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia.
?    Questions may be answered in dot point but must be in full sentences.

These are the questions that need to be answered.
1.    A description of the disorder/ what is it?/ Refer to DSM 5 (Diagnostic criteria) (approx 200 words)
2.    Any changes made in the criteria about ‘Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia’ from DSM 4 to DSM5? If there are no changes- please mention that there are no changes(and use the 150 words from here to add to the rest of the questions (approx. 150 words)
3.    Causes of Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia (approx. 190 words)
4.    Symptoms (approx. 200 words)
5.    Risk Factors/ Prognostic factors  (approx. 200 words)
6.    How the condition is managed? When to seek help? (approx. 200 words)
7.    Interventions: Ways the condition can be treated? Length and duration of treatment? (Approx. 200 words)
8.    What psychologists can do to help? (approx. 190 words)
9.    Resources available in Australia (Sydney)(approx.190 words)
10.    References (at least 10)- not included in word count.