Episode 87: ”I Am Not Alone” - PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day 2021 with Gabriella True

PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day is October 9, 2021 in many jurisdictions. To learn more about PANDAS/PANS, this week we speak with Gabriella True, President of US-based ASPIRE (Alliance to Solve PANS & Immune-Related Encephalopathies). Gabriella has been a leader in the PANS and autism communities since 2008. She has also worked with the Connecticut PANS PANDAS Partnership, New England PANS/PANDAS Association and sat on the PANDAS/PANS Advisory Council to the Department of Health for Connecticut. In addition to her work in the PANS community, Gabriella is also The Autism Community in Action (TACA) Connecticut Chapter Coordinator and has volunteered for them for ten years. Gabriella is a parent to two children with PANS, one who also has autism. We talk about everything PANDAS/PANS including what Aspire will be undertaking in the future, some of the current issues families are facing and where to find support. #education #parenting #parentingtips #mindset #parentingsuccess #middlegrade #youngadults #anxiety  #supportingkids #mindfulness #teachers #healthandwellness #childrensmentalhealth #youthmentalhealth #pediatrichealth #childrenshealth  #immunesystem #neurodiversity #adhd #autism #pandaspans #panspandas #autoimmuneencephalitis #pandaspansawareness #panspandasawareness #tics #ocd #depression #neuroimmune As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with your own medical professional. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_____________________________________________ ADs: My middle-grade fiction novel Pendulum by S.E. German is available on FriesenPress, Barnes and Noble, Amazon Worldwide (Amazon.com,  Amazon.ca) and more! Ben struggles with his mental health following an infection. He visits countless doctors and endures endless treatments all while trying to manage middle grade trials like his family moving, his first crush and playing competitive sports. This heartwarming story will build empathy and give you a glimpse into how Ben keeps hope for the future.   Contact me for speaking engagements in schools, libraries and community events ([email protected]). Please subscribe, review & share this Podcast! Follow me on IG: @saraladygluten , TikTok @saraladygluten and visit My Author/Podcaster Website: www.se-german.com  Sign up for the email list and receive a free Self-Care Calendar! Blog: www.theallergybeast.wordpress.com