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Holistic Treatment for PANDAS/PANS Syndrome in Children

Holistic Treatment for PANDAS/PANS Syndrome in Children

Navigating the complexities of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) can be overwhelming for families. In this blog, we will explore a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating these conditions, emphasizing the importance of a holistic and integrative methodology as shared by expert Dr. Scott Antoine. Understanding PANS and PANDAS Pediatric

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

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

Sudden behaviorial changes in your child can be deeply concerning—and rightfully so. While it’s normal for children and teens to display behavioral changes in response to typical life stressors—such as school challenges, peer conflicts, or sibling issues—sudden, unexplained changes may signal something more significant.   In cases where behavioral changes appear abruptly or even overnight, it’s important to consider medical

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Conquering Demand Avoidance

Conquering Demand Avoidance: PANS/PANDAS Parent Survival Guide

When it comes to pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders, two conditions that often are unknown to parents and clinicians alike, are Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). In my clinical experience, I often parents and providers don’t learn about these conditions until they do an internet search after

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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

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

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

Caring for a child with PANDAS or PANS can feel incredibly daunting, especially when you’re faced with countless questions and limited access to qualified providers. This lack of specialized care is one of the reasons families from around the world seek my support. PANDAS and PANS have distinct nuances. My goal is to empower parents with the knowledge they need

Read More »
PANS Test How to Diagnose and Support Children with PANS PANDAS

Things You Need to Know About PANDAS/PANS: Testing, Diagnosis & Treatment

Every week, families from across the U.S. and around the globe visit me, seeking answers to sudden and troubling changes in their child’s behavior. For many, the mystery lies in conditions like PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections). Watching your child struggle with PANS or PANDAS can feel like navigating a

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13 Ways to Manage Behaviors From a PANS or PANDAS Flare

13 Ways to Manage Behaviors From a PANS or PANDAS Flare

The parents of a child with PANS/PANDAS that I see in my Ridgefield, CT clinic are no strangers to the sudden and dramatic onset of behaviors that can make daily life challenging. These neuropsychiatric disorders, often triggered by infections like strep or from Lyme disease, cause severe behavioral, emotional, and cognitive issues. As a PANS mom myself, I know just

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. It’s encouraging to see more mental health providers promoting PANDAS / PANS advocacy and support alongside increased education for parents. Surprisingly, some pediatricians don’t even know much about its symptoms. This makes it hard for parents to get the help they need to heal – making it even more challenging for children who are

Read More »
herbal treatment for lyme

Herbal Treatment for Lyme: Tapping into Nature’s Healing Potential

Lyme disease is unnecessarily tough to get proper diagnosis and help. It’s easy to overlook the symptoms that vary from person to person and very hard to find a seasoned expert who understands the symptoms they are seeing. People fly in all over the world to see me – searching for answers to why they or their child has layered

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

Holistic Treatment for PANDAS/PANS Syndrome in Children

Navigating the complexities of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) can be overwhelming for families. In this blog, we will explore a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating these conditions, emphasizing the importance of a holistic and integrative methodology as shared by expert Dr. Scott Antoine. Understanding PANS and PANDAS Pediatric

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

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

Sudden behaviorial changes in your child can be deeply concerning—and rightfully so. While it’s normal for children and teens to display behavioral changes in response to typical life stressors—such as school challenges, peer conflicts, or sibling issues—sudden, unexplained changes may signal something more significant.   In cases where behavioral changes appear abruptly or even overnight, it’s important to consider medical

Read More »
Conquering Demand Avoidance

Conquering Demand Avoidance: PANS/PANDAS Parent Survival Guide

When it comes to pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders, two conditions that often are unknown to parents and clinicians alike, are Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS). In my clinical experience, I often parents and providers don’t learn about these conditions until they do an internet search after

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?

Caring for a child with PANDAS or PANS can feel incredibly daunting, especially when you’re faced with countless questions and limited access to qualified providers. This lack of specialized care is one of the reasons families from around the world seek my support. PANDAS and PANS have distinct nuances. My goal is to empower parents with the knowledge they need

Read More »
PANS Test How to Diagnose and Support Children with PANS PANDAS

Things You Need to Know About PANDAS/PANS: Testing, Diagnosis & Treatment

Every week, families from across the U.S. and around the globe visit me, seeking answers to sudden and troubling changes in their child’s behavior. For many, the mystery lies in conditions like PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections). Watching your child struggle with PANS or PANDAS can feel like navigating a

Read More »
13 Ways to Manage Behaviors From a PANS or PANDAS Flare

13 Ways to Manage Behaviors From a PANS or PANDAS Flare

The parents of a child with PANS/PANDAS that I see in my Ridgefield, CT clinic are no strangers to the sudden and dramatic onset of behaviors that can make daily life challenging. These neuropsychiatric disorders, often triggered by infections like strep or from Lyme disease, cause severe behavioral, emotional, and cognitive issues. As a PANS mom myself, I know just

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. It’s encouraging to see more mental health providers promoting PANDAS / PANS advocacy and support alongside increased education for parents. Surprisingly, some pediatricians don’t even know much about its symptoms. This makes it hard for parents to get the help they need to heal – making it even more challenging for children who are

Read More »
herbal treatment for lyme

Herbal Treatment for Lyme: Tapping into Nature’s Healing Potential

Lyme disease is unnecessarily tough to get proper diagnosis and help. It’s easy to overlook the symptoms that vary from person to person and very hard to find a seasoned expert who understands the symptoms they are seeing. People fly in all over the world to see me – searching for answers to why they or their child has layered

Read More »
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