PANS/PANDAS isn’t just hard on the kids with the condition, it is hard on their siblings as well. Having a sibling with PANS/PANDAS also increases the risk of getting a PANS/PANDAS diagnosis as well.
Jody shares how she navigated talking about PANS/PANDAS with her children. Dr. Bahr shares her personal experience as a child who likely had PANS with a brother who also likely had PANS, and the ways it impacted her family relationships.
Some of the factors that impact P/P and why some identical twins won’t both get it while adopted siblings do
Addressing early signs of P/P in siblings who are at higher risk
Whole family accommodations for P/P kids
Resources we referenced in the podcast (and one we should have mentioned):
In a Pickle over PANDAS by Melanie Weiss (https://www.amazon.com/Pickle-Over-PANDAS-Melanie-Weiss/dp/1622879236)
Super Sam and the Battle Against PANS/PANDAS by Dr. Lindsey Wells (https://www.amazon.com/Super-Battle-Against-PANS-PANDAS/dp/0578931079/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IZXEGBG3RT7Q&keywords=super+sam&qid=1692895386&s=books&sprefix=super+sam%2Cstripbooks%2C176&sr=1-1)
If you want a place for support, join the group that we talked about: Homeopathy for PANS & PANDAS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PANDAShomeopathy
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