Schizophrenic disorders in childhood and adolescence often lead to uncertainty and confusion among parents, relatives, and the entire environment of an affected child or adolescent due to their diverse manifestations and courses. This guide provides numerous tips for dealing with the various facets of schizophrenia and offers answers to the following questions: What symptoms indicate schizophrenia? How does this illness begin and what are its warning signs? How is the diagnosis of a schizophrenic psychosis made? What forms of schizophrenic disorders in childhood and adolescence are known? What is known about the causes? What treatment options are available? How do those affected and their families experience the illness, and what can they do to positively influence its course?.