Acknowledgements

The purpose of this study was three fold. One, the study explored the available research associated with childhood onset schizophrenia. A comprehensive literature review was conducted which focused on the following areas: the history ofchildhood schizophrenia, the symptomotology and diagnosis of childhood schizophrenia, the etiology ofchildhood schizophrenia, current treatments for childhood schizophrenia, and the educational implications of childhood schizophrenia Secondly, the study provided an understanding of the knowledge and competence that currently exists among school psychologists and school counselors regarding childhood schizophrenia. Thirdly, recommendations were made to assist school psychologists and school counselors 111 working with students suffering from schizophrenia to not only cope with the disease, but also succeed educationally. The extensive research concluded that there are still many mysteries left to be uncovered regarding childhood schizophrenia, especially within the areas of etiology and treatment. This research also established that educational implications for students suffering from childhood schizophrenia are both extensive and complicated. Finally, the research yielded an underwhelming level ofknowledge or understanding ofchildhood schizophrenia among both school psychologists and school counselors. I