A Boy, His Brain, and a Decades-Long Medical Controversy

A Boy, His Brain, and a Decades-Long Medical Controversy

Published: Mar 25, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, News   |   No Comments

Timothy was 10 years old when his personality changed overnight. A concussion during a family ski trip in December 2016 left him unsteady on his feet, but that was just the first sign something was wrong. The strawberry-blond boy who played on the chess team and looked forward to Mandarin lessons became withdrawn, obsessive, and suicidal. Back home in Marin County, California, he said “bad men” had surrounded his family’s house and were trying to get him.

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Finding the Right Fit at School for PANS PANDAS

Finding the Right Fit at School for PANS PANDAS

Published: Mar 20, 2021   |   Author: Gabriella True   |   Category: Blog, Personal Stories   |   Tags:   |   No Comments

I think the biggest thing you can do for your PANDAS kid is never to give up on them!! Find what works for them and always advocate for their health and education. When someone tells you they cant accommodate your child, make them listen or find someone else who will!! Evan has come such a long way and is a happy, funny 10-year-old. We still have occasional flares, and he still needs support emotionally at times, but he knows we are there to help him!

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