Parents' Guide to PANDAS, PANS, and Related Neuroimmune Disorders (eBook)

Information, Support, and Advice

Christine Leininger Amabile, Patricia Rice Doran, Heather Rain Mazen Korbmacher, Diana Pohlman, Tiffany Tumminaro (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
160 Seiten
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-78450-667-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Having a child who suddenly develops PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep), PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) or related conditions such as encephalitis can be a daunting challenge for parents. This clear guide explains the symptoms and diagnosis of PANDAS and PANS, with treatment options and recommended strategies for supporting children at home, at school, and in community settings.The book covers key symptoms including OCD, tics, anxiety, sensory issues and personality changes, with practical advice on medical management, nutrition, lifestyle, and addressing social and behavioural needs. Each chapter also includes handy sidebars with key information to remember, and action steps for overcoming challenges, managing relapse, family self-care and providing children with the best possible support.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.6.2019
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Familie / Erziehung
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Schwangerschaft / Geburt
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pädiatrie
• Schlagworte: Anxiety • autoimmune disease • Autoimmune encephalitis • Child • OCD • Personality Change • Psychiatric Disorder • sensory issues • strep • Support • Tics
• ISBN-10: 1-78450-667-2 / 1784506672
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78450-667-4 / 9781784506674