In this episode of the RWS Clinician’s Corner, Dr. Nancy O'Hara shares invaluable resources for parents and practitioners working with children suffering from chronic illnesses and neurodevelopmental disorders. She emphasizes the significance of individualized treatment tailored to each child's needs and the importance of collaboration, especially with dietitians and nutritionists. Her holistic approach integrates dietary changes, gut health, and addressing underlying triggers – offering a comprehensive strategy to manage these complex conditions.

 

In this interview, we discuss:

-Specific characteristics and symptoms of PANS/PANDAS

-How the immune system is involved in these disorders & the complex nature of autoimmune conditions

-The importance of gut health and genetic considerations

-What parent involvement and child engagement looks like

-Long-term symptoms and support strategies

-Dietary recommendations & the role of functional nutrition 

-Understanding PANS/PANDAS in adults

 

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Timestamps: 

00:00 Dr. Nancy O'Hara discusses pediatric neuropsychiatric syndrome.

09:37 Equipping practitioners with invaluable resources for families.

13:23 Pediatric syndrome's evolving, controversial, affecting adults.

19:33 Genetics and microbiome impact autoimmune responses.

25:39 Pandas controversy: multifactorial, recognition, complexity, antibiotics.

30:00 Moms consult for family autoimmune concerns frequently.

34:41 Strong foundations require consistent healthy lifestyle choices.

41:28 Limit dairy for three weeks, expect improvement.

45:23 Join Clinical Success Showcase: uncover practitioners' real cases.

51:31 Book's comprehensive case studies benefit parents and practitioners.

54:18 Permission requested to try new approaches collaboratively.

01:01:49 What is the average recovery timeline?

01:05:21 Assess, treat, follow-up, evaluate; measure improvement.

01:10:34 Join, follow, review, share, email suggestions, thanks.

 

Speaker bio:

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. Dr. O’Hara has written a comprehensive guidebook, “Demystifying PANS / PANDAS: A Functional Medicine Desktop Reference on Basal Ganglia Encephalitis”, which is available on Amazon in e-book or soft-cover formats.

 

Keywords: 

PANS, PANDAS, pediatric neuropsychiatric disorders, autoimmune disorders in children, chronic illnesses in children, functional medicine, Medmaps.org, Aspire Care, PANDAS Physician Network, diet and nutrition for children, food sensitivity testing, autoimmune triggers, genetic susceptibility, genetic markers for PANDAS, basal ganglia inflammation, OCD in children, restrictive eating disorders, Lyme disease co-infections, gut health, anti-inflammatory diets, protein intake for children, behavioral and clinical case studies, functional nutrition, herbal remedies vs. antibiotics, Dr. Nancy O'Hara, Margaret Floyd Barry, caregiver involvement, healthcare collaboration, immune system support, nutrition and supplements for children

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