Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that effects every aspect of a person.
It is an uncommon disorder in children, but in recent years it has become more prevalent. Child vs Adult Schizophrenia Childhood-onset psychotic symptoms appear before age 12. Symptoms of childhood-onset are similar to adult symptoms but are more severe. Both onsets have abnormal cerebral blood flow. Psychosis develops gradually in children, while in adolescence or adulthood there is usually a sudden psychotic break.