The earlier schizophrenia manifests in life, the more adverse the long-term prognosis. Although diagnosing the disorder is extremely difficult at young ages, modern findings suggest that early treatment initiation leads to better outcomes. Recent research indicates that early-onset schizophrenia has developmental precursors that make it difficult to distinguish from other developmental disorders. In this particularly timely volume, an international team of psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and psychologists offers a contemporary review of the latest findings regarding the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia in children and adolescents, providing a comprehensive account of current knowledge and therapeutic prospects. The disorder is examined from various developmental and therapeutic perspectives, with focal points on diagnosis, etiology, treatment, and rehabilitation. This volume serves as an essential handbook for all mental health professionals involved in the treatment of young individuals with schizophrenia.