PANDAS stands for Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome associated with strep. PANS is associated with a variety of different infections. What this means is that PANDAS is an infection-induced autoimmune condition that disrupts normal neurological functioning, caused by inflammation of the brain. This results in a sudden onset of Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Motor and/or Verbal Tics. It causes a variety of additional symptoms, such as anxiety, irritability, sleep disturbances, urinary problems, anorexia/food restrictions, and mood swings/lability.
Please refer to the diagnostic criteria published by Pandas Network for assistance with diagnosis
https://pandasnetwork.org/understanding-pandas/diagnosis/
In addition, the following organizations are fundamental in the education, advocacy and research of these Neuro-Immune disorders
Please visit these websites for more information on diagnosing and treating these disorders.
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Constantine (Dean) Chelpon, LCSW - Arlington, VA and virtual
Rio Retreat Center - Wickenburg, AZ 866-997-8770
Star Foundation - Tubac, AZ 888-308-4898
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
International OCD Foundation
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