
Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis
Written by Beth Lambert and Maria Rickert Hong, Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., Jennifer Giustra-Kozek, LPC, and Lauren Lee Stone, Ph.D.Does your child have rages, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), tics, aggressive behavior, prolonged tantrums and/or anxiety? Is your child exhibiting sudden behavioral changes or a developmental regression?Did they have good health but now seem to go from one physical or mental health issue to another especially after colds and viruses or stressors?Your child may have PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) is an umbrella term which includes diagnoses such as PANDAS, PITANDS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis--all of which describe a condition marked by concerning psychiatric and physical symptoms that often appear suddenly.Children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with PANS at a very concerning rate. What is behind this epidemic? What makes a child vulnerable to these conditions? Most importantly, what can be done to bring to bring our kids back to good health?
In this book you will learn:
- What PANS, PANDAS and Autoimmune Encephalitis are and why so many children are being diagnosed with these conditions.
- What causes PANS.
- Why PANS is so commonly seen in children with autism.
- How PANS is treated.
- How to get to the root cause(s) of PANS.
- What parents of children with PANS have done to bring their children back to good health.
- What leading PANS experts have to say about the cause and treatment of PANS.
Grab your copy of, "Brain Under Attack" on Amazon co-authored by Roseann Capanna-Hodge Ed.D..If you have a child diagnosed with PANS and are looking for a professional psychologist or alternative therapy, reach out to us contact form and listen to her podcast.

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You can get her books for parents and professionals, including: It’s Gonna Be OK™: Proven Ways to Improve Your Child’s Mental Health, Teletherapy Toolkit™ and Brain Under Attack: A Resource For Parents and Caregivers of Children With PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalopathy.If you are a business or organization that needs proactive guidance to support employee mental health or an organization looking for a brand representative, check out Dr. Roseann’s media page and professional speaking page to see how we can work together.Dr. Roseann is a Children’s Mental Health Expert and Licensed Therapist who has been featured in/on hundreds of media outlets including The Mel Robbins Show, CBS, NBC, PIX11 NYC, Today, FORBES, CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Business Insider,Women’s Day, Healthline, CNET,Parade Magazine and PARENTS. FORBES called her, “A thought leader in children’s mental health.”
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Disclaimer: This article is not intended to give health advice and it is recommended to consult with a physician before beginning any new wellness regime. The effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment vary by patient and condition. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, LLC does not guarantee certain results.
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