- PANDAS/PANS and Autoimmune Encephalitis 1h 00min
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What You'll Learn
- How and why children are diagnosed with PANS/PANDAS
- The various ways a person can develop PANS/PANDS
- The most common symptoms and manifestations of PANS/PANDAS
- Various treatment methods for PANS/PANDAS
- Case studies in treating PANS/PANDAS with homeopathic remedies
Description
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders associated with Streptococcal Infections, or (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) are autoimmune disorders that present with physiological, behavioral, and cognitive challenges. Acute onset of symptoms such as OCD, tics, anxiety, bedtime fears, inability to control urination, aggression, and deficits in learning, attention, and social interaction are among the many manifestations that result from PANDAS/PANS. These symptoms can impair the daily functioning and cognitive progress for many children.
These symptoms manifest from Strep, Lyme, Viruses, Mycoplasma and other germs, which can lead to Autoimmune Encephalitis. Thorough clinical evaluation combined with a comprehensive treatment approach that focuses on antimicrobial and immune-modulating therapy can transform PANDAS/PANS a devastating illness into a treatable condition. In this course, Nancy O’ Hara and Lindsay Wells will discuss how to effectively understand and treat PANDAS/PANS.
This course will cover the diagnostic criteria for PANDAS/PANS, along with its most common manifestations of symptoms and the demographics it tends to affect. It will examine the physical, emotional, and social effects of the disorders through clinical observations of the disorder. It will then go over the principles of treatment for PANDAS/PANS for each of the most common symptoms.
Nancy and Lindsay discuss the pharmaceuticals used to treat PANDAS/PANS by breaking down treatment methods for each symptom, like OCD, ADHD, and tics. They will also present homeopathic remedy options for these symptoms, such as antimicrobial herbs. If you are looking to expand upon your knowledge of PANDAS/PANS, this course will provide you with the tools you need to implement the treatment of PANDAS/PANS into your practice.
Please Note: this course was originally recorded for an event held by the Wisconsin Naturopathic Doctors Association; as such, you may hear mention of this event during the presentation. Proceeds from this course benefit the Wisconsin Naturopathic Doctors Association.
Course Content
Instructors
Dr. Lindsey Wells is a naturopathic physician in Wilton, CT. She has focused her practice on pediatric integrative care for PANS/PANDAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Lyme Disease and Co-Infections. other neurodevelopmental disorders, and various chronic illnesses. She is the President of the Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians Association (CNPA).
As President of the CNPA, her effort is focused on expanding the scope of practice of Naturopathic Doctors in CT to include prescriptive authority and to cultivate a stronger naturopathic community in the state. Also, Dr. Wells is a Fellow with the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. She has lectured for many organizations throughout the country on PANS/PANDAS and ASD to both professional and parent organizations. In 2016, Dr. Wells was recognized as “Young Influencer in Naturopathic Medicine” by the AANMC.
Dr. Nancy O’Hara is a board-certified Pediatrician. Prior to her medical career, Dr. O’Hara taught children with autism. She graduated with highest honors from Bryn Mawr College and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
She earned a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. After residency, chief residency and general pediatric fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. O’ Hara entered general private practice in 1993, and in 1998 began her consultative, integrative practice solely for children with special needs. Since 1999 she has dedicated her functional medicine practice to the integrative and holistic care of children with chronic illness and neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, PANDAS/PANS, OCD, Lyme and ASD. She is also a leader in the training of clinicians, both in the United States and abroad.
Continuing Education Approvals
Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists (CFA)
0.5 CEU total (up to 0.5 CEU Category B) -Direct ApprovalNew Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NHAND)
1 CEU total (up to 1 CEU General) -Direct ApprovalVermont Office of Professional Regulation (VT OPR)
1.0 hour total (up to 1.0 hour General) -Direct ApprovalAlliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA)
0.5 CPD total (up to 0.5 CPD Category B) -Assumed ApprovalArizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board (AZ NPMB)
1 CME total (up to 1 CME General) -Assumed ApprovalCollege of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA)
1 continuing competence credit total -Assumed ApprovalCollege of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)
1 hour total (up to 1 hour Category C - Educational Courses) -Assumed ApprovalCollege of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO)
1 credit total (up to 1 credit Category B) -Assumed ApprovalColorado Office of Naturopathic Doctor Registration (CO ONDR)
1 PDA total -Assumed ApprovalConnecticut Department of Public Health: Naturopathic Physician Licensure (CT DPH: NPL)
1 hour total -Assumed ApprovalCouncil for Homeopathic Certification (CHC)
1 CEU total (up to 1 CEU Category 2) -Assumed ApprovalDistrict of Columbia Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (DC HRLA)
1 hour total -Assumed ApprovalHawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing (HI DCCA)
1 CE total (up to 1 CE General) -Assumed ApprovalIdaho Board of Medicine: Naturopathic Medical Board (ID BOM: NMB)
1 hour total (up to 1 hour General) -Assumed ApprovalKansas State Board of Healing Arts (KS SBHA)
1 CEU total -Assumed ApprovalMaine Board of Complementary Health Care Providers (ME BCHCP)
1 hour total (up to 1 hour General) -Assumed ApprovalManitoba Naturopathic Association (MNA)
1 hour total (up to 1 hour Category B) -Assumed ApprovalMaryland Board of Physicians (MD BP)
1 hour total -Assumed ApprovalMinnesota Board of Medical Practice (MN BMP)
1 contact hour total (up to 1 contact hour General) -Assumed ApprovalMontana Board of Alternative Health Care (MT BAHC)
1 hour total (up to 1 hour General) -Assumed ApprovalNorth Dakota Board of Integrative Health Care (ND BIHC)
1 credit total (up to 1 credit General) -Assumed ApprovalRhode Island Department of Health: Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline (RI DOH: BMLD)
1 hour total -Assumed ApprovalSaskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (SANP)
1 hour total (up to 1 hour Category C) -Assumed ApprovalUtah Naturopathic Physician Licensing Board (UT NPLB)
1 CE total (up to 1 CE General) -Assumed ApprovalWashington State Department of Health: Board of Naturopathy (WA DOH: BON)
1 hour total (up to 1 hour Category 2) -Assumed Approval
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