The phenomenology of schizophrenia occurring in childhood.
A T Russell, L Bott, C Sammons
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry May 1989 DOI: 10.1097/00004583-198905000-00017 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Descriptive case series Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 35 |
| Population | Children aged 4 to 13 (mean age 9.54) meeting DSM-III criteria for schizophrenia, with normal-range intelligence (mean IQ 94) and no neurological disorders |
| Topics | Philosophy of mind |
| Key findings | Among 35 children with DSM-III schizophrenia, 80% had characteristic auditory hallucinations and 63% had delusions, with a mean age of onset of psychotic symptoms of 6.9 years. Premorbid attention deficit, conduct disturbance, and/or developmental abnormalities were common, and the nature and content of psychotic symptoms varied with developmental stage. |
Abstract
Thirty-five children, aged 4 to 13 (X = 9.54), meeting strict DSM-III criteria for schizophrenia, are described. The subjects were diagnosed using a new semistructured interview. All were in the normal range of intelligence (mean IQ = 94) and free of neurological disorders. Characteristic auditory hallucinations were present in 80% and delusions in 63% of the sample. The mean age of onset of psychotic symptoms was 6.9 years. Premorbid histories of attention deficit, conduct disturbance and/or developmental abnormalities were common. The nature and content of psychotic symptoms varied with developmental stage. The phenomenological presentation of the sample was similar to previous studies of young schizophrenic children.
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