Support Groups

Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus (P.A.N.D.A.S.) describes a subset of children or adolescents who have either an abrupt onset of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or Tic Disorder symptoms or an acute worsening of symptoms following a Streptococcus Infection.Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (P.A.N.S.) describe the cases where there is a link to symptom onset with other infections, not only streptococcus infections. The more commonly known term P.A.N.D.A.S is a subset of the wider definition of P.A.N.S.The organization provides support, awareness and resources to communities across Ontario. Services include individual support sessions, in person and online support groups, community awareness/educational presentations, fundraising events, and coordination of medical and educational resources.