“It’s like her brain is disconnected.”
In this powerful personal story published by Houston Moms for PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day, a mother describes her 9-year-old daughter’s sudden and dramatic changes following an infection, the many appointments and diagnoses that followed, and the long search for answers that eventually led to a PANS diagnosis.
Her story illustrates why greater awareness among medical providers, mental health professionals, educators, and families is so important. Earlier recognition can mean earlier evaluation and treatment.
Thank you to Houston Moms and this mother for sharing her family’s experience and for including ASPIRE as a resource.
Gabriella True
