Li / Pearrow / Jimerson Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Early Onset Schizophrenia at School

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4419-6272-0
Verlag: Springer
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 148 Seiten

Reihe: Developmental Psychopathology at School

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 Treating Early Onset Schizophrenia at School emphasizes the importance of providing teachers and students alike with the support needed to enhance academic performance and improve social skills of children and adolescents with EOS within educational settings. In addition, its evidence-based framework enables school professionals to achieve greater confidence and accuracy in identifying students with EOS and provide appropriate services, both in special education and general classes.In this authoritative and accessible volume, experts offer the most salient information on early onset schizophrenia, including:Contributing factors and risk factors.Prevalence and epidemiology.Screening and assessment procedures.Guidelines for determining eligibility for special education programs under IDEIA and Section 504.Latest findings on school-based and off-campus interventions for EOS.A useful resource appendix.Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Early Onset Schizophrenia at School gives school psychologists and allied education professionals both a practical understanding of this disabling condition and the most up-to-date strategies for providing earlier and effective interventions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Li, Huijun

Pearrow, Melissa

Jimerson, Shane R.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Identifying, Assessing,and Treating Early OnsetSchizophrenia at School;3
1.1;Acknowledgments;7
1.2;Contents;9
2;Chapter 1: Introduction;13
2.1;Why School Professionals Should Read This Book;13
2.2;Early Onset Schizophrenia Diagnostic Criteria;18
2.3;EOS and Educational Support Services;19
2.4;Purpose and Plan of This Book;20
3;Chapter 2: Causes;22
3.1;Genetics;22
3.1.1;Concluding Comments Regarding the Role of Genetics;24
3.2;Environment;24
3.3;Prenatal Risks;24
3.4;Perinatal Risks;25
3.5;Postnatal Risks;26
3.6;Trauma;26
3.7;Stigma;28
3.7.1;Concluding Comments Regarding the Role of the Environment;28
3.8;Neurobiology;28
3.8.1;Brain Structure;28
3.8.2;Brain Chemistry;30
3.8.3;Concluding Comments Regarding the Role of Neurobiology;30
3.9;Concluding Comments;30
4;Chapter 3: Prevalence, Incidence, and Associated Conditions;32
4.1;Prevalence and Incidence;32
4.1.1;Associated Conditions;43
4.1.2;Adjustment and Outcomes;53
5;Chapter 4: Case Finding and Screening;55
5.1;Prodromal Stage of Schizophrenia;55
5.2;Case Finding;57
5.2.1;Risk Factors;58
5.2.2;Warning Signs;59
5.3;Screening and Assessment Tools;60
5.3.1;Assessment Tools for the Attenuated Positive Symptoms of the Prodromal Stage;62
5.3.2;Assessment Tools for the Basic Symptoms of the Prodromal Stage;64
5.3.3;Screening Instruments;67
5.4;Summary and Conclusions;68
6;Chapter 5: Diagnostic Assessment;72
6.1;Diagnostic Criteria;72
6.1.1;Symptom Onset;74
6.1.2;Developmental Course;74
6.1.3;Associated Features;76
6.1.4;Age Specific Features;77
6.1.5;Gender Related Features;77
6.1.6;Differential Diagnosis;78
6.2;Developmental, Health, and Family History;79
6.2.1;Prenatal, Perinatal, and Postnatal Risk Factors;79
6.2.2;Developmental Milestones;80
6.2.3;Medical History;80
6.2.4;Diagnostic History;81
6.3;Indirect Assessment;81
6.4;Direct Assessment;86
6.5;Concluding Comments;87
7;Chapter 6: Psychoeducational Assessment;88
7.1;Testing Considerations, Accommodations, and Modifications;89
7.1.1;Considerations Based on the Subtype;90
7.1.2;Considerations Based on the Phase;90
7.1.3;Communicate with Caregivers and/or Medical Providers;91
7.1.4;Preparing the Student for the Evaluation;91
7.2;Specific Psychoeducational Assessment Practices;92
7.2.1;Behavioral Observation, Functional Assessment, and Interviews;92
7.2.2;Comprehensive File Review;94
7.2.3;Psychoeducational Testing;94
7.3;Summary;100
8;Chapter 7: Treatment;102
8.1;Treatment Considerations;103
8.1.1;Developmental Considerations;103
8.1.2;Multi-Phase Considerations;105
8.2;Evidence-Based Treatments;106
8.2.1;Pharmacological Interventions;106
8.2.2;Psychosocial Interventions;109
8.2.3;Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy;112
8.2.4;Skills Training;113
8.2.5;Family Interventions;114
8.2.6;Assertive Community Treatment and Wrap-Around Services;115
8.2.7;Psychoeducational Interventions in the School Setting;117
8.3;Summary and Conclusions;120
9;Appendix;122
9.1;Early Onset Schizophrenia Resources;122
9.1.1;Valuable Information on the Internet;122
9.2;Epidemiology and General Information;122
9.2.1;National Institute of Mental Health;122
9.2.2;MedlinePlus: Schizophrenia;123
9.2.3;Mental Health Research Association;123
9.2.4;Schizophrenia.com: Information, Support, and Education;123
9.3;Assessment;124
9.3.1;National Institute of Mental Health Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (NIMH-DISC);124
9.3.2;Kiddie-Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia-Present and Lifetime version (K-SADS-PL);124
9.3.3;Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment;125
9.3.4;Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition: BASC-2;125
9.3.5;The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) Institute;125
9.3.6;Rating Scales for Schizophrenia: Neurotransmitter.net;126
9.3.7;Children’s Global Assessment Scale;126
9.4;Advocacy and Family Support Resources;126
9.4.1;North American Society for Childhood Onset Schizophrenia;126
9.4.2;Mental Health America;127
9.4.3;World Fellowship for Schizophrenia and Related Disorders;127
9.4.4;National Alliance on Mental Health;127
9.4.5;The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry;127
9.4.6;The American Psychological Association;128
9.4.7;Psychiatric Times;128
9.5;References;132
9.6;Index;153