schizophrrenia in children

Question 1

early signs of schizo in children

Answer 1

language delays

late or unusual crawling

late walking

other abnormal motor behaviors (rocking and arm flapping)

Question 2

Later Signs & Symptoms in Children & Adolescents

Answer 2

hallucinations, especially auditory
delusions
lack of emotion
emotions inappropriate for the situation
social withdrawal
poor school performance
decreased ability to practice self-care
strange eating rituals
incoherent speech
illogical thinking
agitation

Question 3

Treatments for Child & Adolescent Schizophrenia

Answer 3

Medications: Risperdal & Abilify
Individual and family
psychotherapy
Social and academic skills training
Hospitalization

Question 4

Meds in child schizo

Answer 4

Risperdal and Abilify

Question 5

overall goal treatment for schizophrenia

Answer 5

SAFETY in all setting
Stabilization on antipsychotic
medication
Client and family education about
the illness and its treatment
Physical care of the client
Psychosocial support of the client
and family

Question 6

Failure of clients to take prescribed medications can lead to:

Answer 6

Risk of relapse
Risk of suicide
Increased mortality rates
Potential for hospital readmission
Declined quality of life
Social and occupational difficulty

Question 7

What is Anosognosia

Answer 7

Inability to realize they are ill
Caused by the illness itself
May result in resistance to or cessation of treatment
Often combined with paranoia so that accepting help is impossible