The State of Maryland proclaims October 9, 2013 PANDAS/PITAND/PANS Awareness Day!
In recognition of PANDAS/PITAND/PANS Awareness Day, the Maryland PANDAS/PITAND/PANS support group will be sponsoring a PANDAS/PITAND/PANS Awareness event. The event will be held at the Mt. Airy Carnival Grounds, Mt. Airy Fall Festival, on Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 a.m. to – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 6th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PANDAS, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders associated with Streptococcal Infections, is the sudden onset of OCD often displayed as severe anxiety and emotional disturbances plus two or more of the following symptoms: tics or other abnormal movements; severe separation anxiety, generalized anxiety; irritability, emotional lability, aggression, personality changes; ADHD, inability to concentrate, sensory sensitivities; deterioration in learning abilities and school performance, development and age regression (including deterioration in handwriting); sleep and nighttime difficulties; and/or urinary frequency or daytime/nighttime secondary enuresis. The onset of symptoms is corresponding to an infection, usually strep.
Resources for parents, guardians, schools, teachers, and caregivers on the signs and symptoms of PANDAS/PITAND/PANS will be available.
Contact: Carol Sikora
Phone Number: 301-518-2857
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