PANDAS and confusion, which in turn targets a child's brain. This results in changes to how the brain works, thinks, processes information, and feels. PANDAS and PANS exemplify how a physical body problem can express as behavioral and mental health changes. In some children Strep Throat triggers strange behavior changes known as PANDAS syndrome: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections.
If you picked up this book, you may feel like your child has been stolen from you, possibly overnight. Watching your child suffer from PANDAS or PANS can be a heart-wrenching experience, but the good news is, there is hope. As a mother of children affected by PANS and a seasoned clinician, Dr. Jill Crista created this playbook to support your family's journey.
If you're desperate for more understanding and guidance, this book is for you. It's an absolute must-read if you're seeking to engage every aspect of care for your child, leaving no stone unturned. This invaluable book offers much-needed resources and support, moving beyond hope to mastering effective, practical things to do.
In her easy-to-read style, Dr. Crista brings validity to how mental health and physical health are intertwined. She teaches you how to use this connection to your child's benefit. Trained in integrative medicine as a Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Crista skillfully weaves higher force medical interventions with supportive natural medicine into a safe, comprehensive approach.
How common is PANS/PANDAS? According to the PANDAS Network, A conservative estimate is 1 in 200 children in the U.S. alone. However, the true lifetime prevalence of PANDAS/PANS is not known.*
The statistical relevance is equal to Pediatric Cancer., Pediatric Diabetes I and II., and ALS³.
