Schizophrenia

This condition is another that is often misunderstood as a person not being able to learn. In

actuality, these individuals are perfectly capable of being able to learn, they just have to work

through their learning curve differently.

Schizophrenia

A person with schizophrenia has a mind that is in a psychotic state. Schizophrenic minds have

their own set of beliefs and when cross that line they will make up their own rules. If you cross

over their beliefs, you can easily put yourself in a dangerous situation.

Many individuals with schizophrenia hear voices outside of their heads and tell them that “you are out to get me.” These voices put the person in a state that causes them to be convinced

their life is in danger. Paranoid schizophrenics have Grandiosity Personality, which can cause a

person to want to fight instead of cower. In some cases, schizophrenias have killed others

because they were in fear that someone was out to get them.

Now, you may be wondering how you teach a person with this disability. These individuals also

have a very real learning disability as well. These people are not stupid by any means and when

they are not hallucinating they are very much aware of the world around them and they are

able to learn.

When a schizophrenia outbreak does occur, however, it is apparent from the look in their eyes.

The look appears to be dead and even evil. During this state, the person has no ability to learn

as their mind is clogged with hallucinations, voices and illusions. This condition is one of the

most complex mental conditions that has left many experts at a loss.

There are new medications that claim to help with these psychotic breaks. The problem with

teaching during these times is that the person believes they are right and you are wrong. Some

schizophrenics may even go as far as believing you have a master plan to destroy them and that

you are their enemy. Many individuals with this condition will frequent institutions due to their

outbreaks and the opportunity for learning there is often very limited.