Follow and share for daily truth bombs and educational autism content. PANDAS is a clinical diagnosis in children characterized by the onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms (specifically OCD or tics) following a recent streptococcal infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. “As noted by Dr. Sue Swedo at the NIH in the late 1990’s, PANDAS involves antibodies from a streptococcal infection reacting with brain tissue (specifically the basal ganglia), triggering movement and behavioral problems

PANDAS is a clinical diagnosis in children characterized by the onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms (specifically OCD or tics) following a recent streptococcal infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever. “As noted by Dr. Sue Swedo at the NIH in the late 1990’s, PANDAS involves antibodies from a streptococcal infection reacting with brain tissue (specifically the basal ganglia), triggering movement and behavioral problems. Rheumatic Fever is an older known disorder that illustrates this same

PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) are conditions characterized by the sudden onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms, often following a strep infection, and can include OCD, tics, anxiety, and behavioral problems. Join us for a live webinar on Tuesday, 3/25 at 3pm EST to learn more about how you can support your clients with PANS and PANDAS! Presented by Jerrod Brown, PhD with 0.