PANS / PANDAS
Immune-triggered neuropsychiatric dysregulation
PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS involve sudden or episodic changes in behavior, mood, and regulation often linked to immune activation, infections, inflammation, or environmental triggers.
What it may feel like
Sudden onset anxiety or OCD behaviors
Emotional outbursts or mood swings
Regression in functioning
Sleep disruption
Sensory sensitivity
School refusal or separation anxiety
Tics or motor changes
Reduced productivity
Our approach may include
- Comprehensive integrative medical assessment
- Psychotherapy and parent guidance
- Nervous system stabilization
- Nutritional and botanical care
- Evaluation of immune triggers, gut health, and food sensitivities
- Biofeedback
- Sleep support
- Coordination with specialists when needed
Expected Outcome
Improved regulation, greater coping capacity, clearer thinking, and more stable daily functioning.