PANS: Clinical Observations
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Download my ai summary of: Han, V.X., Alshammery, S., Keating, B.A., et al. (2025). Epigenetic, ribosomal, and immune dysregulation in paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Molecular Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41380-025-03127-5
Date Prepared: 6th September 2025, using Claude (Anthropic’s AI assistant)
Download my summary (ai assisted, reviewed and edited by me) of assumptions of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and where those assumptions might be violated in PANS, requiring significant adaptation of therapy.
Date Prepared: 6th September 2026, using Claude (Anthropic’s AI assistant)
Download my summary of considerations for PANS and capacity to 'learn' both in therapy and in school. See more detail in my handout on Assumptions of CBT - Link on this page.
Download my summary of information, additional sources of information, and some of my clinical observations relevant to planning for accommodations at school.
Download my summary of resources for 'oppositional behaviours', 'pathological demand avoidance' (PDA) or 'pervasive drive for autonomy' (PDA) in PANS.
Download my summary of four peer-reviewed research articles documenting PANS neuroimmune influences on response to psychiatric medication. Treatment Guidelines advice to START LOW, AND GO SLOW, due to a leaky blood brain barrier (BBB) causing atypical and paradoxical side effects, even at typically low doses.
Download my PANS summary with: Laboratory Workup recommendations and considerations from the PANDAS Physicians Network (PPN), ASPIRE, Stanford PANS Clinic research, and Ayla Wilson (Naturopath). Also a special mention for Dr Jenny Frankovich on youtube "Arthritis and neurological soft signs in Basal Ganglia inflammation".
If you suspect ongoing inflammation, LOOK FURTHER!
Information for Families Seeking Psychological Support for PANS/PANDAS with Brita List, Clinical Psychologist. Last updated July 2026.
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