FAQs

    FAQs

General: Frequently Asked Questions

While PANDAS/PANS is a lesser-known, often misdiagnosed disorder, providers play a key role in helping patients and families deal with this condition. We’ve collected some frequently asked questions for providers about diagnosis, treatment and more.

How common is PANDAS/PANS?

What are common PANDAS/PANS symptoms?

What are other resources I can share with PANDAS/PANS families I know?

What happens on PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day?

How can I assist in raising PANDAS/PANS awareness and support research?

Parents: Frequently Asked Questions

When your child’s personality seems to change overnight, we know you have questions. We’ve collected a few commonly asked questions from parents and families dealing with PANDAS/PANS.

What is PANDAS/PANS?

What causes PANDAS/PANS?

What are typical PANDAS/PANS symptoms?

What types of treatments are available for PANDAS/PANS?

Why is it so difficult to find a diagnosis and treatment for my child?

Clinicians: Frequently Asked Questions

While PANDAS/PANS is a lesser-known, often misdiagnosed disorder, providers play a key role in helping patients and families deal with this condition. We’ve collected some frequently asked questions for providers about diagnosis, treatment and more.

What tests are available for PANDAS/PANS?

What treatments are available for children with PANDAS/PANS?

What are the risk factors for PANDAS/PANS?

What do I need to know about interacting with parents whose children suspect their children have PANDAS/PANS?

What are other resources I can share with my patients’ families?

Educators: Frequently Asked Questions

While PANDAS/PANS is a lesser-known, often misdiagnosed disorder, providers play a key role in helping patients and families deal with this condition. We’ve collected some frequently asked questions for providers about diagnosis, treatment and more.

How can PANDAS/PANS affect school participation?

How can I develop an Individual Health Care Plan (IHCP) to bridge a PANDA/PANS student’s educational and medical needs?

What are other ways to accommodate PANDAS/PANS patients?