Schizophrenia, Childhood

**Definition:** An obsolete concept, historically used for childhood mental disorders thought to be a form of schizophrenia. It was in earlier versions of DSM but is now included within the broad concept of PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS.

**Tree numbers:** - F03.625.968

**Synonyms:** - Childhood Schizophrenia - Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia