A few disorders have some of the same symptoms as schizophrenia
including schizoaffective disorders, schizophreniform disorder,
schizotypal and schizoid personality disorders, delusional disorder, and
autism (schizophrenia spectrum disorders). Since the 2000 there has been
significant progress in our understanding of the early presentations,
assessment, suspected neuropathology, and treatment of these disorders.
Recent technological breakthroughs in basic sciences hold promise for
advancing our understanding of the pathophysiology of schizophrenia
spectrum disorders. This collective monograph reviewers recent
researches regarding the origins, onset, course, and outcome of
schizophrenia spectrum disorders. In particular, this book will be
illustrate new developments in terms of conceptual models, and research
methodology, genetics and genomics, brain imaging and neurochemical
studies, neurophysiology and information processing in schizophrenia
spectrum disorders patients. Also will be highlighted new developments
in our understanding of the childhood psychosis, prodromal and
first-episode states, in treatment and rehabilitation. Thus, the purpose
of this book is to provide up-to-date overview of the rapid advances
made in the clinical and basic science studies supporting our
understanding of the relationship between cerebral processes and
clinical, cognitive and other presentations of the schizophrenia
spectrum disorders. In addition, this book aims to monitor important
research developments, which may be relevant to treatment, and
rehabilitation of patients.
