“Speak Out” with Assemblywoman Sandy Galef Highlights PANS/PANDAS

Assemblywoman Sandy Galef speaks with guests Lisa Wolk-Kilion and Trish Ehrlich, on her television program, “Speak Out.” Both Lisa and Trish have been major advocates for PANS/PANDAS ever since their sons were diagnosed with this disease at a young age.

PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) is when an infectious trigger, environmental factors, and other possible triggers create a misdirected immune response results in inflammation on a child’s brain. In turn, the child quickly begins to exhibit life changing symptoms such as OCD, severe restrictive eating, anxiety, tics, personality changes, a decline in math and handwriting abilities, sensory sensitivities, and more. Both Lisa and Trish share personal stories about how the disease has affected their children and themselves.

“I did not know anything about (PANS/PANDAS) until (Lisa) walked into my office,” said Galef. “I think that this is an illness that everyone needs to know about because it affects our children. Lisa and Trish are very knowledgeable about the subject and I immensely appreciate the commentary that they provided.”

Tune in to cable television on the following days and times to learn more.

“Speak Out: What is PANS/PANDAS?” airs as follows:

Cablevision

Airs: May 24, 31, June 7, 14

Ossining and Peekskill airs on Channel 15: Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.

(Briarcliff, Ossining, Scarborough, Buchanan, Cortlandt, Croton, Garrison, Montrose, Peekskill, Philipstown South, Verplanck)

Wappingers Falls airs on Channel 21: Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.

(Cold Spring, Philipstown North)

Comcast

Airs: May 24, 31, June 7, 14

Carmel and Kent Channel 8: Wednesdays at 7:30

Verizon Fios:

Airs: May 24, 31, June 7, 14

Public Access Channel 37 or 40: Thursdays at 8:00