Schizophrenia is a rare psychiatric illness in children, occurring 1 in 40,000, compared to 1 in 100 in adults.
Causes of childhood schizophrenia- research is still needed
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Damage to the nervous system during early development
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Genetic predisposition (family history)
Symptoms of childhood schizophrenia
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Trouble distinguishing dreams and fantasies from reality
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Auditory and visual hallucinations: seeing things and hearing voices that are not real
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Confused train of thought
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Bizarre thoughts and ideas
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Fluctuations in mood
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Peculiar or behaviors
