PANS and PANDAS Evaluation and Treatment in Florida

Parents in Florida often feel overwhelmed when a child suddenly develops severe anxiety, obsessive behaviors, tics, food restriction, mood swings, or dramatic personality changes. In some cases, these abrupt symptoms may be related to Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections, two inflammatory conditions that can affect a child’s neurological and behavioral health.

At Alsop Pediatric Concierge, we provide personalized PANS/PANDAS evaluation, laboratory testing, and customized treatment planning for children throughout Florida.

What is PANS?

Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome occurs when a child experiences a sudden onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms, often appearing rapidly over days or even overnight.

Common symptoms may include:

Sudden obsessive-compulsive behaviors
Severe anxiety
Emotional outbursts
Irritability
Sleep disturbances
Food restriction
Regression in developmental skills
Difficulty concentrating

PANS may be triggered by:

Viral illness
Bacterial infections
Immune dysregulation
Inflammatory responses
Environmental triggers

What is PANDAS?

Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections is a subtype of PANS associated specifically with Streptococcal pharyngitis.

Children with PANDAS often experience sudden symptoms after strep exposure, including:

New motor or vocal tics
OCD symptoms
Separation anxiety
Aggression
Mood changes
Urinary frequency
Sleep problems
Sensory sensitivities

Why Families Across Florida Seek Evaluation

Because symptoms often overlap with anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, and behavioral conditions, diagnosis can be difficult without a careful medical evaluation.

There is no single test for PANS/PANDAS. Diagnosis often requires:

Detailed symptom history
Review of infection triggers
Inflammatory marker evaluation
Immune system assessment
Targeted laboratory testing

Customized Lab Work and Treatment Plans

At Alsop Pediatric Concierge, we understand that every child presents differently.

We offer individualized evaluation that may include:

Infection screening
Inflammatory laboratory markers
Immune function assessment
Nutritional testing
Metabolic evaluation

Treatment plans are customized based on each child’s history, symptoms, and laboratory findings.

Personalized Pediatric Care in Florida

Families across Florida are seeking more comprehensive answers when sudden neurobehavioral symptoms appear. Our goal is to identify underlying contributors and create a personalized treatment plan designed for your child’s unique needs. If your child has experienced sudden behavioral changes after illness, our practice offers individualized pediatric evaluation and ongoing support.