A very-early diagnosis of<unk>  leads to a worse prognosis than other psychotic disorders. The primary area that children with<unk>  must adapt to is their social surroundings. It has been found, however, that very early-onset<unk>  carried a more severe prognosis than later-onset<unk> . Regardless of treatment, children diagnosed with<unk>  at an early age suffer diminished social skills, such as educational and vocational abilities. 277x277px The grey matter in the cerebral cortex of the brain shrinks over time in people with<unk> ; the question of whether antipsychotic medication exacerbates or causes this has been controversial. A 2015 meta-analysis found that there is a positive correlation between the cumulative amount of first generation antipsychotics taken by people with<unk>  and the amount of grey matter loss, and a negative correlation with the cumulative amount of second-generation antipsychotics taken.
Childhood schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder in children
Autism spectrum
Multiple complex developmental disorder
Tardive dysmentia
Asperger syndrome
Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified