by Chris Pittenger, MD, PhD This work was funded in part by a 2015 IOCDF Research Grant to Luciana Frick with significant contributions from Kyle Williams. This article was initially… Read more »
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What is PANDAS/PANS?
“My child was fine last week, last month – and now I have lost her. This is not my child; what has happened??? What do I do??” For every parent… Read more »
Differential Diagnosis of OCD or PANDAS/PANS
If you have a patient presenting with repetitive behaviors and chronic anxiety, it may be obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or it may be a subtype of OCD: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric… Read more »
Signs & Symptoms of PANDAS/PANS
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS) is the sudden, rapid-onset of obsessive compulsive behavior, as well as possible movement and behavioral abnormalities, following a Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A… Read more »
MEDIA ALERT: OCD and PANDAS not associated with premeditated violence
“PANDAS like other forms of OCD, can be characterized by fears of doing something terrible, but not acting on those fears,” says Jeff Szymanski, PhD, clinical psychologist and executive director… Read more »
How to Use the Resource Directory
Need help using the Resource Directory to find resources in your area? To begin, type in your location into the location field. IF YOU LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES: Type… Read more »
From the Experts
Below you will find links to more in-depth articles covering a wide range of topics related in OCD in Kids & Teens. The articles in this section were written by… Read more »
The March Edition of “Spotlight: Pediatric OCD News & Research Updates” is here!
The second edition of Spotlight: Pediatric OCD News & Research Updates is here! As a reminder, this quarterly blog series brings you the latest research news and information concerning pediatric OCD, from highlighting… Read more »
Introducing “Spotlight: OCD News & Research Updates”
Welcome to Spotlight, a new blog series aimed at bringing you the latest research news and information concerning OCD and related disorders. Each quarter, we’ll also round up the biggest… Read more »
OCD Summer Programs & Camps
Many intensive treatment programs now offer summer “camps” for children and teens with OCD. These programs vary and approach and style, and range from traditional “sleep away” camps, to daytime… Read more »