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Course curriculum

    1. Seminar Video

    1. Post-Test

    1. Course Evaluation Survey

About this course

  • $35.00
  • CE Credits: 1.0 hours
  • Self-Paced Video-Based Course
  • Level: Introductory

About This Course

 Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcus (PANDAS) and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) are complex syndrome(s) that produce a rapid onset of a constellation of acute symptoms, including OCD, tics, and other neuropsychiatric symptoms, which have a relapsing-remitting course, and are believed to be the result of autoimmune-induced neuroinflammation. Meeting the medical and psychological needs of a child experiencing suspected PANS / PANDAS can pose significant challenges for both families and for the providers supporting them. This workshop will discuss the phenomenology of these syndromes, consensus guidelines for multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment and treatment, and the role of psychological interventions in the treatment of the presenting symptoms.


Course created: January 2025

Learning Objectives

At the completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the syndrome(s) known as PANS / PANDAS.


  • Discuss the multidisciplinary diagnostic assessment of PANS / PANDAS.


  • Describe the expert consensus treatment guidelines for these syndrome(s).

Instructor(s)

Marla Deibler, PsyD. ABPP

Founder & CEO, The Center for Emotional Health

Marla Deibler, PsyD, ABPP is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board-Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, and Founder/Executive Director of The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia. Dr. Deibler serves on the Faculty of the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) of the International OCD Foundation, the Board of Directors of OCD NJ - the NJ affiliate of the IOCDF, and on the Scientific Advisory Council of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Deibler is a Visiting Clinical Supervisor at the Rutgers University Psychological Services Clinic, and an Executive Council member of the ACBS OCD SIG. She is co-author of The BFRB Recovery Workbook and writes for Psychology Today.

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Course Approvals

  • The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC is not responsible to verify that American Psychological Association continuing education credits are approved by an attendee's respective state licensing Board.


  • The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0189. Provider Name:  The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC Address:  1910 Route 70, E, Suite 7, Cherry Hill, NJ  08003-2123 Email address: [email protected] 


  • The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7263. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.


  • The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC, #1820, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia, LLC maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 6/15/2023 - 6/15/2026. 


  • *A post test must be taken and passed in order to receive CE credit. Participants may retake the posttest a maximum of 3 times to receive a passing score. A qualifying passing score is 80% or above.

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