PANS/PANDAS/AE (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome/ Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus/ Autoimmune Encephalitis) are emerging health crises that have a far reaching impact on the field of mental health. Infectious disease can cause neuropsychiatric and neurocognitive symptomatology. This workshop will review the neurobiology, diagnosis criteria and evidence-based treatments, such as antibiotics, psychotherapy, E/RP, as well as innovative approaches, including QEEG brain mapping, biofeedback, neurofeedback, nutrition, and supplementation.

Objective:

• Use case studies to demonstrate how this technology can be beneficial to users
• Share 4 modalities can be integrated into the practice
• Learn how to integrate this new technology into your practice to help your clients deal with anxiety, panic attacks, and depression case

Questions:

• What is PANS/PANDAS?
• What is the difference between PANS/PANDAS and Autoimmune Encephalopathy (AE)?
• Why is PANS/PANDAS often missed?
• Is there a test that diagnoses PANS/PANDAS?
• What are the clinical criteria for diagnosis of PANS/PANDAS?
• How is PANS/PANDAS medically treated?
• What should a therapist do if they suspect their client has PANS/PANDAS?
• What are the best psychotherapy methods for treating PANS/PANDAS?

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