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​​PANDAS and Tics: What’s Behind Your Child’s “Odd” Behavior

PANDAS and Tics: What Parents Need to Know About Sudden Tics and Behavioral Changes

If your child suddenly starts blinking uncontrollably, making strange sounds, or suddenly doing jerky movements, you might be wondering what on earth is going on. It’s not just a habit you can tell them to stop—it could be PANDAS or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. These behaviors aren’t your child acting out; they’re a cry for help

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What is PANS Disorder

​​What is PANS Disease? A Parent’s Guide

Table of Contents What is PANS Disease? Common Signs and PANS Symptoms The Dysregulated Brain and PANS PANS Diagnostic Guidelines PANS Treatment: Mild, Moderate, and Severe Cases Natural Solutions for PANS Disease Neurofeedback for PANS disease PEMF for PANS Detoxification and Key Supplements Dietary Interventions Somatic Therapy PANS Case Study Parents Action Steps FAQs Have you ever been in a

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How to Diagnose PANS and PANDAS

PANDAS Diagnosis: Your Roadmap to Finding Answers

When my child was diagnosed with PANS a few years ago, it was an incredibly difficult time. At the time, there was very little research or awareness about the condition, and as a parent, it felt like I was navigating a confusing and isolating maze. I didn’t know where to turn or how to truly understand what was happening to

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The link between OCD and PANS/PANDAS

PANS/PANDAS and OCD: Understanding the Connection in Children

Estimate reading time: 6 minutes One day your child is thriving, and the next, they’re flooded with fears, rituals, or intense meltdowns that leave you feeling helpless. It’s heartbreaking to watch—and even harder when doctors dismiss your concerns or can’t explain the sudden shift. When changes like these appear overnight, it’s often not “just behavior.” For some kids, it’s a

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Anti-inflammatory diet for PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

The Best Pans/Pandas Diet for Children

One of the top questions I get from parents of kids with PANDAS and PANS and those with Lyme Disease is, “What should my kid with PANDAS and PANS eat?” As much as I want to scream from the rooftop, “An anti-inflammatory PANS/PANDAS diet!,” it isn’t as simple as that. Kids with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders have complex medical and

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PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

What’s the Difference Between PANDAS and PANS?

When your child suddenly starts struggling with rage, food refusal, obsessive thoughts, or anxiety, it’s heartbreaking and confusing. People around you may brush it off as “just behavior” – but deep down, you know this isn’t typical.  PANS and PANDAS are two conditions that can trigger these dramatic shifts, and while they share similarities, they’re not the same. What Are

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Common reasons for PANS/PANDAS restrictive eating - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

PANDAS Eating Disorder: When Food Struggles Are a Sign of Something Deeper

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes   If your child is suddenly refusing food, fears choking, or becomes extremely picky, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone. While these changes may look like a typical eating disorder, they could be signs of a PANS/PANDAS eating disorder, an immune-triggered condition that affects the brain. Understanding what’s going on in their

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blood vial - Dr. Roseann

Testing for PANDAS/PANS: Giving Your Child The Best Chance for Recovery

Testing for PANDAS/PANS can feel like a daunting process, but it’s a crucial step toward understanding what’s really going on and finding the right path forward for your family. It can feel like a lot to take in, the good news is that with the right tests and support, there’s hope for your child to get the help they need

Read More »
girl neurofeedback session - dr. roseann

Neurofeedback for PANS/PANDAS: A Parent’s Guide to Calming the Brain

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes PANS and PANDAS can turn your world upside down. The fear, confusion, and endless questions leave so many parents feeling overwhelmed and alone. I know that feeling – my younger son was diagnosed with PANS at just 22 months old. In this blog, I want to share one supportive tools that’s made a real difference

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mom consoling daughter | Dr. Roseann

What is PANDAS/PANS, and Does My Child Have It?

Imagine waking up one morning to find your child suddenly acting like a completely different person. They may refuse to leave the house, wash their hands obsessively, or be paralyzed by fears none of you can explain. The change is drastic, bewildering, and heartbreaking. As a parent, you’re left wondering: What happened? Did I miss something? In my 30 years

Read More »
​​PANDAS and Tics: What’s Behind Your Child’s “Odd” Behavior

PANDAS and Tics: What Parents Need to Know About Sudden Tics and Behavioral Changes

If your child suddenly starts blinking uncontrollably, making strange sounds, or suddenly doing jerky movements, you might be wondering what on earth is going on. It’s not just a habit you can tell them to stop—it could be PANDAS or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. These behaviors aren’t your child acting out; they’re a cry for help

Read More »
What is PANS Disorder

​​What is PANS Disease? A Parent’s Guide

Table of Contents What is PANS Disease? Common Signs and PANS Symptoms The Dysregulated Brain and PANS PANS Diagnostic Guidelines PANS Treatment: Mild, Moderate, and Severe Cases Natural Solutions for PANS Disease Neurofeedback for PANS disease PEMF for PANS Detoxification and Key Supplements Dietary Interventions Somatic Therapy PANS Case Study Parents Action Steps FAQs Have you ever been in a

Read More »
How to Diagnose PANS and PANDAS

PANDAS Diagnosis: Your Roadmap to Finding Answers

When my child was diagnosed with PANS a few years ago, it was an incredibly difficult time. At the time, there was very little research or awareness about the condition, and as a parent, it felt like I was navigating a confusing and isolating maze. I didn’t know where to turn or how to truly understand what was happening to

Read More »
The link between OCD and PANS/PANDAS

PANS/PANDAS and OCD: Understanding the Connection in Children

Estimate reading time: 6 minutes One day your child is thriving, and the next, they’re flooded with fears, rituals, or intense meltdowns that leave you feeling helpless. It’s heartbreaking to watch—and even harder when doctors dismiss your concerns or can’t explain the sudden shift. When changes like these appear overnight, it’s often not “just behavior.” For some kids, it’s a

Read More »
Anti-inflammatory diet for PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

The Best Pans/Pandas Diet for Children

One of the top questions I get from parents of kids with PANDAS and PANS and those with Lyme Disease is, “What should my kid with PANDAS and PANS eat?” As much as I want to scream from the rooftop, “An anti-inflammatory PANS/PANDAS diet!,” it isn’t as simple as that. Kids with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders have complex medical and

Read More »
PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

What’s the Difference Between PANDAS and PANS?

When your child suddenly starts struggling with rage, food refusal, obsessive thoughts, or anxiety, it’s heartbreaking and confusing. People around you may brush it off as “just behavior” – but deep down, you know this isn’t typical.  PANS and PANDAS are two conditions that can trigger these dramatic shifts, and while they share similarities, they’re not the same. What Are

Read More »
Common reasons for PANS/PANDAS restrictive eating - Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

PANDAS Eating Disorder: When Food Struggles Are a Sign of Something Deeper

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes   If your child is suddenly refusing food, fears choking, or becomes extremely picky, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone. While these changes may look like a typical eating disorder, they could be signs of a PANS/PANDAS eating disorder, an immune-triggered condition that affects the brain. Understanding what’s going on in their

Read More »
blood vial - Dr. Roseann

Testing for PANDAS/PANS: Giving Your Child The Best Chance for Recovery

Testing for PANDAS/PANS can feel like a daunting process, but it’s a crucial step toward understanding what’s really going on and finding the right path forward for your family. It can feel like a lot to take in, the good news is that with the right tests and support, there’s hope for your child to get the help they need

Read More »
girl neurofeedback session - dr. roseann

Neurofeedback for PANS/PANDAS: A Parent’s Guide to Calming the Brain

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes PANS and PANDAS can turn your world upside down. The fear, confusion, and endless questions leave so many parents feeling overwhelmed and alone. I know that feeling – my younger son was diagnosed with PANS at just 22 months old. In this blog, I want to share one supportive tools that’s made a real difference

Read More »
mom consoling daughter | Dr. Roseann

What is PANDAS/PANS, and Does My Child Have It?

Imagine waking up one morning to find your child suddenly acting like a completely different person. They may refuse to leave the house, wash their hands obsessively, or be paralyzed by fears none of you can explain. The change is drastic, bewildering, and heartbreaking. As a parent, you’re left wondering: What happened? Did I miss something? In my 30 years

Read More »
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