Newton, MA, March 12th, 2020. UPDATE: Due to concerns from the Coronavirus, this event is postponed an will be rescheduled at a later date. Please visit the event link below for more information from the host.
* Free and open to the public. Learn how infection can trigger a wide range of neuropsychiatric responses in children such as anxiety and OCD. Speaker Margaret Chapman, CNS-BC, medical adviser to the New England PANS/PANDAS Association (NEPANS), will discuss the little known and often misunderstood syndromes of PANS and PANDAS.
* These responses can include OCD, ADHD, generalized anxiety, mood lability, rage, tics, marked shifts in reading and math skills, and separation anxiety.
* In addition, hear from Dr. Melissa McCormack, a pediatrician working with families affected by the syndromes; and Melissa Glynn-Hyman, a therapist who treats children with PANS/PANDAS and co-vice president of NE PANS/PANDAS.
* A parent will round out the panel moderated by Sheilah Gauch, principal of Dearborn Academy, and founder of Mass Coalition for PANS/PANDAS Legislation.
* This event is for school personnel and other educators, parents, social workers, medical professionals and others working with children will hear about the most recent science behind PANS/PANDAS from experts, families’ personal journeys, and support available for parents and support children in a school setting.
To RSVP or for more information visit www.dearbornacademy.org/about/support-us/special-events or contact Denise at info@schoolsforchildreninc.org
