PENNSYLVANIA, September 14 - PRINTER'S NO. 1069

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

SENATE RESOLUTION

No.

169

Session of

2021

INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, BROWNE, KEARNEY, FONTANA, J. WARD, KANE,

SANTARSIERO, HUGHES, BARTOLOTTA, MENSCH, MUTH AND COSTA,

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A RESOLUTION

Designating October 9, 2021, as "PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome

(PANS) and pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders

associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS) are childhood

conditions characterized by the appearance of obsessive-

compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorders and other symptoms; and

WHEREAS, Symptoms identified with PANS/PANDAS include motor

and vocal tics and personality and behavioral changes such as

ADHD, separation anxiety, mood changes, aggression and

irritability, eating disorders, sleep disturbance, enuresis and

deterioration in motor and cognitive abilities; and

WHEREAS, The onset of symptoms is sudden and dramatic; and

WHEREAS, The National Institute of Mental Health is currently

conducting research relating to PANS/PANDAS and more effective

treatment options; and

WHEREAS, Current research suggests a possibility in PANDAS

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