Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Early Onset Schizophrenia at School

by Shane R. Jimerson, Melissa Pearrow, Huijun Li

Book Overview

By itself or in combination with an affective disorder, early onset schizophrenia (EOS) - the onset of symptoms before 18 years of age - can create severe deficits in young people's academic performance, family and peer relationships, and even the ability to acquire new skills. The relative rarity of the condition, meanwhile, can leave school personnel unsure of how to meet - or even recognize - student needs.

Identifying, Assessing, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461426715
• ISBN13: 9781461426714
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"