Parent’s Guide: Coping Strategies For Children With PANS/PANDAS
Introduction: Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) are challenging conditions that affect children and their families significantly. Both disorders trigger a sudden onset of symptoms like obsessive-compulsive behaviors, tics, anxiety, and mood changes, often following an infection. This guide aims to provide coping strategies for parents…