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Child Psych

Category - Intervention

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Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of childhood schizophrenia is not true?
  1. Most schizophrenic children need long term hospitalization.
  2. Childhood schizophrenia is a chronic illness which, even though it can be controlled, requires lifelong management.
  3. Treatment usually consists of a combination of prescribed antipsychotic medications and psychotherapy.
  4. Schizophrenic children can often benefit from an IEP teaching basic social skills.
Explanation
Answer: A - The statement that most schizophrenic children need long term hospitalization may have been true once, but not today. Great strides have made not only in understanding the etiology of the disorder but also in treating it. With a combination of prescribed medication, individual and family psychotherapy, and an IEP tailored to the child’s level of functioning and special needs, many schizophrenic children can remain at home and attend school and, as adults, get and hold a job.
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