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Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for PANS/PANDAS

Was your child doing just fine and then one day, they’re angry, anxious, or stuck in rituals that came out of the blue? It’s scary when things shift so sudden and fast. But what you’re seeing isn’t “bad behavior” – it’s a dysregulated brain. In kids with PANS/PANDAS, this dysregulation is caused by an infection or toxin. What is PANS/PANDAS?

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Holistic Treatment for PANDAS/PANS Syndrome in Children

Holistic Treatment for PANDAS/PANS Syndrome in Children

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When your child’s personality changes overnight—suddenly anxious, angry, obsessive, or even regressing—it’s not just behavior. It’s a sign something deeper is going on. For many parents, that “aha” moment leads to a diagnosis of PANS or PANDAS. Let’s walk through what that really means—and how a holistic approach can help your child heal. Understanding PANS

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Blog: Sudden Behavioral Changes in Children: Is it PANS/PANDAS?

Sudden Behavioral Changes in Children: Is it PANS/PANDAS?

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes If your child suddenly seems like a completely different kid – more anxious, more emotional, more angry or withdrawn and you can’t figure out why, you’re not alone. This post is for you. We’re going to talk about something that most people miss: how the nervous system can get stuck in stress mode, and how

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Conquering Demand Avoidance

Conquering Demand Avoidance in PANS/PANDAS: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes When it comes to pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders, two conditions that often fly under the radar – both parents and clinicians – are Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), including PANDAS.  In my clinical experience, most parents don’t hear about these conditions until they’re deep into Google searches, desperately trying to understand

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Activities that Relieve Psychological Stress

Activities that Relieve Psychological Stress in PANS/PANDAS

I see how devastating and disorienting it can be when your child suddenly changes, leaving you grappling with behaviors and emotions that seem to have appeared out of nowhere. For families facing Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS), the stress can feel relentless.  The fear, isolation, frustration, and lack of clear

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PANDAS Treatment vs PANS Treatment What’s the Difference

PANDAS Treatment vs PANS Treatment: What’s the Difference?

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes PANS and PANDAS have a lot in common, but when it comes to treatment, understanding the differences is essential. Parenting a child with one of these conditions can feel like navigating a maze of misinformation, especially when reliable answers are so hard to find. As a fellow PANS mom, I understand the frustration, fear, and

Read More »

PANS Diagnostic Criteria: How to Diagnose and Support Children with PANS/PANDAS

Even today, many parents are still in the dark about what PANS/PANDAS is and how to get the right diagnosis for their child. If that’s you, you’re not alone—so many parents struggle to find answers while their child’s symptoms spiral.  The first step is to get parents to understand what a PANS diagnostic criteria is. What are the symptoms of

Read More »
Blog Update Top Podcasts for PANDAS PANS Advocacy and Support for Parents

Top Podcasts for PANDAS PANS Advocacy and Support for Parents

PANS/PANDAS is a relatively new diagnosis with PANS identified only in the late 1990s.  While awareness is growing, many parents (and doctors) still struggle to get the answers and support they need. That’s why I’ve been having these conversations for years — sharing what I’ve learned, talking with experts, and giving parents like you the real, reliable information you should’ve

Read More »
kids reading books

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for PANS/PANDAS

Was your child doing just fine and then one day, they’re angry, anxious, or stuck in rituals that came out of the blue? It’s scary when things shift so sudden and fast. But what you’re seeing isn’t “bad behavior” – it’s a dysregulated brain. In kids with PANS/PANDAS, this dysregulation is caused by an infection or toxin. What is PANS/PANDAS?

Read More »
Holistic Treatment for PANDAS/PANS Syndrome in Children

Holistic Treatment for PANDAS/PANS Syndrome in Children

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes When your child’s personality changes overnight—suddenly anxious, angry, obsessive, or even regressing—it’s not just behavior. It’s a sign something deeper is going on. For many parents, that “aha” moment leads to a diagnosis of PANS or PANDAS. Let’s walk through what that really means—and how a holistic approach can help your child heal. Understanding PANS

Read More »
Blog: Sudden Behavioral Changes in Children: Is it PANS/PANDAS?

Sudden Behavioral Changes in Children: Is it PANS/PANDAS?

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes If your child suddenly seems like a completely different kid – more anxious, more emotional, more angry or withdrawn and you can’t figure out why, you’re not alone. This post is for you. We’re going to talk about something that most people miss: how the nervous system can get stuck in stress mode, and how

Read More »
Conquering Demand Avoidance

Conquering Demand Avoidance in PANS/PANDAS: A Parent’s Survival Guide

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes When it comes to pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders, two conditions that often fly under the radar – both parents and clinicians – are Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS), including PANDAS.  In my clinical experience, most parents don’t hear about these conditions until they’re deep into Google searches, desperately trying to understand

Read More »
Activities that Relieve Psychological Stress

Activities that Relieve Psychological Stress in PANS/PANDAS

I see how devastating and disorienting it can be when your child suddenly changes, leaving you grappling with behaviors and emotions that seem to have appeared out of nowhere. For families facing Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS), the stress can feel relentless.  The fear, isolation, frustration, and lack of clear

Read More »
PANDAS Treatment vs PANS Treatment What’s the Difference

PANDAS Treatment vs PANS Treatment: What’s the Difference?

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes PANS and PANDAS have a lot in common, but when it comes to treatment, understanding the differences is essential. Parenting a child with one of these conditions can feel like navigating a maze of misinformation, especially when reliable answers are so hard to find. As a fellow PANS mom, I understand the frustration, fear, and

Read More »

PANS Diagnostic Criteria: How to Diagnose and Support Children with PANS/PANDAS

Even today, many parents are still in the dark about what PANS/PANDAS is and how to get the right diagnosis for their child. If that’s you, you’re not alone—so many parents struggle to find answers while their child’s symptoms spiral.  The first step is to get parents to understand what a PANS diagnostic criteria is. What are the symptoms of

Read More »
Blog Update Top Podcasts for PANDAS PANS Advocacy and Support for Parents

Top Podcasts for PANDAS PANS Advocacy and Support for Parents

PANS/PANDAS is a relatively new diagnosis with PANS identified only in the late 1990s.  While awareness is growing, many parents (and doctors) still struggle to get the answers and support they need. That’s why I’ve been having these conversations for years — sharing what I’ve learned, talking with experts, and giving parents like you the real, reliable information you should’ve

Read More »
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