When a child experiences constant dysregulation, severe anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, or school avoidance, it’s easy to link these challenges to conditions like ADHD, anxiety, OCD, or autism. However, there’s another possibility that often goes overlooked: Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS). These conditions, triggered by infections or underlying inflammation, can closely mimic the symptoms of these other diagnoses, leading to frequent misdiagnoses and delays in getting the right help.

Recognizing the signs early could make all the difference. That’s why this episode is so important—it sheds light on how PANS and PANDAS can often be mistaken for other conditions, and how understanding the link between dysregulation and these disorders can help guide parents toward the appropriate interventions.

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