The Scientist Who Discovered PANDAS Speaks Out: Diagnosis, Treatment & the AAP Controversy
Summary
- Understand why PANS and PANDAS are clinical diagnoses. Relying on strep titers or viral panels often leads to confusion, while clear clinical patterns, such as the abrupt onset of OCD, tics, or urinary symptoms, are the real diagnostic clues.
- Learn the three-pronged treatment model that actually works. Effective care requires addressing the trigger (often strep), calming the immune system, and treating symptoms with both medications and therapies like CBT—none of which can be skipped without risking relapse or delayed recovery.
- Discover why early intervention leads to better outcomes and long-term remission. Whether it's through prompt antibiotic treatment, avoiding unnecessary accommodation, or supporting the whole family system, acting quickly and comprehensively can change a child's life.
