PANS and PANDAS: Sudden Onset of OCD Symptoms - Facts for Families
When a child suddenly begins to have new thoughts and unusual behaviors, it can be alarming to parents and family members. If the changes occur suddenly and include unwanted recurring thoughts (obsessions), repetitive behaviors (compulsions), and/or decreased eating, your child's doctor may consider the diagnosis of Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). The American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's Facts for Families provide concise and up-to-date information on PANS and PANDAS: Sudden Onset of OCD Symptoms for families.
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https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/PANS_and_PANDAS-Sudden_Onset_of_OCD_Symptoms-123.aspx
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