PANDAS/PANS AWARENESS DAY IS OCTOBER 9th

P.A.N.D.A.S. stands for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep.

P.A.N.S. stands for Pediatric Acute-Onset of Neuropsychiatric Syndrome

Sudden Onset of Pediatric Psychiatric Symptoms? Check for Strep & Other Common Infections.
Children with an abrupt and dramatic onset of OCD or Restrictive Eating Disorder plus additional symptoms listed below could have PANDAS/PANS and early diagnosis and treatment is vital.

• Anxiety
• Deterioration in school performance (handwriting and math)
• Emotional lability/rages
• Depression
• Behavioral regression
• Urinary frequency or enuresis
• Tics
• Sensory or motor abnormalities
• Sleep disturbances * consider the acute or sub-acute presentation of symptoms

Providers can access diagnostic and treatment guidelines at www.pandasppn.org and further information can be found at https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/pandas

Northwest PANDAS/PANS Network is Oregon’s local non-profit and also serves Washington and Idaho. Their mission is to serve Pacific Northwest children diagnosed with PANDAS/ PANS/ AE and their families. They are committed to raising awareness, legislative changes, and supporting local research. Email them at nwestppn@gmail.com