In 1896, Dr. Emil Kraepelin observed that many of the
children of his schizophrenic patients were a little
different in character and behaviour from their peers,
beginning in early childhood. The evidence in recent
studies (22)---- Kraepelin’s observation that a significant
number of individuals later diagnosed (23)----
schizophrenia display some common and often peculiar
traits and experiences as children and adolescents.
Knowing risk factor and warning signs (24)---- many
children from being diagnosed too late for the most
effective treatment. With autism, (25)----, the American
Academy of Paediatrics has issued guidelines for
parents and physicians as a result of lobbying efforts by
autism advocacy organizations. Parents are to watch for
possible problems (26)---- a baby avoiding eye contact,
being slow to babble, or developmental issues.