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Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) is a syndrome characterized by obsessions, compulsions, and/or food restrictions. Although often comorbid with eating disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PANS is distinguished by the sudden or dramatic onset of symptoms. Other common co-occurring symptoms can include anxiety, depression, irritability, and issues in school. Although the etiological underpinnings of PANS remain unclear, some researchers hypothesize links to infections, inflammatory issues, and metabolic disturbances.
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) is characterized by tics and other obsessive-compulsive movements or tendencies. The onset of PANDAS is acute and associated with recent bouts with streptococcal infection or scarlet fever. Considered a subtype of PANS, common symptoms of PANDAS include emotion dysregulation, anxiousness, and issues with school-related abilities (e.g., handwriting difficulties). This training provides occupational therapists and other pediatric professionals with a comprehensive overview of PANS and PANDAS. In this 2-hour course, participants learn about the causes, clinical features, diagnosis, and prognosis of PANS and PANDAS. In addition, prevention, management, and intervention approaches are discussed. Empirically based research findings are highlighted throughout this training.
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Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS, MS, MS, is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and founder and co-editor-in-chief of Forensic Scholars Today. Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, alexithymia, executive dysfunction, criminal recidivism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed six separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Applied Pediatric Nutrition, Medical Biochemistry, Exercise Prescription, Neuroscience and the Law, Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia, Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. In 2023, Jerrod completed a certificate in diabetes care and education from Central Arizona College. Jerrod has also conducted over 300 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod has also been quoted in various magazines, newspapers, and other professional outlets. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.
