Early Onset of Early Onset of Schizophrenia Spectrum Schizophrenia Spectrum
DisorderDisorderPremorbid history
Attention problems
Social impairment
Language abnormalities
Schizophrenia Biologic Schizophrenia Biologic EtiologyEtiology
Neuropathology in structure, function, and neurotransmitters, especially in temporal and frontal regions
Language impairmentNeurocognitive impairmentIntra uterine stressGenetic diathesis
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Psychosocial EtiologyPsychosocial Etiology
Communication devianceLife events and stress
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Differential DiagnosisDifferential Diagnosis
Bipolar DisorderADHDConduct DisorderPTSDPDD
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia PrognosisPrognosis
Poor - early onset, neurologic abnormalities, negative symptoms
Good - higher IQ, precipitant
Psychopharmacology for Psychopharmacology for Children and AdolescentsChildren and Adolescents
Stimulants
Antidepressants
Mood stabilizers
Psychopharmacology for Psychopharmacology for Children and Adolescents Children and Adolescents
((Cont’dCont’d))
Neuroleptics
Minor tranquilizers
Adrenergic agonists
Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder Decision TreeDecision Tree
Inattention Impulsivity
bupropionclonidinetricyclic
SSRI
CombinationsMood Stabilizers
BusparBeta blockers
Methylphenidate
Dextroamphetamine
StimulantsStimulantsMethylphenidate (Ritalin)Dextroamphetamine
(Dexedrine)AdderallMagnesium pemoline (Cylert)
Antidepressants for Antidepressants for ADHDADHD
Fluoxetine (Prozac)Bupropion (Wellbutrin)Venlafaxine (Effexor)Tricyclics
Other Treatments for Other Treatments for ADHDADHD
Alpha-adrenergic stimulating agents
Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
Depression Decision TreeDepression Decision Tree
Noradrenergic Serotoninergic
Bupropion Venlafaxine
Remeron
StimulantsB-blockers
SSRIBuSpa
rValproate
CarbamazepineLithium
Treatment of PsychosisTreatment of PsychosisAtypical neuroleptics
RisperidoneOlanzapineQuetiapine
Mood stabilizersValproateLithiumCarbamazepine
Other Treatment Modalities for Other Treatment Modalities for Neurodevelopmental Neurodevelopmental
DisordersDisorders Social skills training Stress management Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) School Accommodation Specialized neuropsychological approaches Family structure and support Psychotherapy