Understanding PANS: When Big Changes Happen Fast in Little Lives
If you’re a parent or caregiver, nothing can be more overwhelming than watching your child suddenly change—seemingly overnight. One day they’re their usual self, and the next, they’re anxious, moody, or engaging in repetitive behaviors that feel out of the blue. If this sounds familiar, you may have heard the…
What is a PANS or PANDAS Flare?
Understanding Symptom Cycles in Pediatric Neuroimmune Disorders As clinicians and caregivers working with children affected by PANS and PANDAS, it’s common to hear the phrase: “My child is in a flare.” But what does a flare actually mean in the context of these conditions? And how can we respond when a child is going…