Awareness of the post-infectious conditions of PANS and PANDAS is growing. This medical condition is affecting thousands of children and young people, often puzzling and dividing both families and professionals alike.
Children and young people with PANS and PANDAS often develop SEND without any prior evidence of need, significantly struggle to attend school, and the conditions can frequently be misdiagnosed as a purely mental health condition.
What are PANS or PANDAS?
PANS stands for paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, while PANDAS stands for paediatric auto-immune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections.
PANS and PANDAS are post-infectious autoimmune and neuro-inflammatory conditions that impact both physical and mental health.
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