Giving a Voice to Children with PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Montserrat Casado (Best Of)

PANS and PANDAS are among the most misunderstood—and frequently requested—topics in the therapy world. In this episode, Lisa is joined by Dr. Montserrat Casado for a thoughtful, compassionate conversation on how these conditions impact children, families, and the therapeutic process. Together, they explore what PANS/PANDAS are, how immune responses and brain inflammation affect behavior and nervous system regulation, and why symptoms such as OCD, rage, regression, and restrictive eating require a broader, integrative lens. Dr. Casado also shares her personal journey and decade-long commitment to educating clinicians on how to support children and caregivers navigating these complex challenges. This episode offers clarity, context, and hope—inviting therapists to deepen their understanding, support attachment and regulation, and bring a more informed, systemic approach to their work with children affected by PANS/PANDAS. Original Air Date: March 19, 2024 Podcast Resources: Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Synergetic Play Therapy Learning Website FREE Resources to support you on your play therapy journey Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach to Integrating Intensity * If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcast,

You can listen to Giving a Voice to Children with PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Montserrat Casado (Best Of) online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

Giving a Voice to Children with PANS/PANDAS with Dr. Montserrat Casado (Best Of) is an episode from Lessons from the Playroom by Lisa Dion.

This episode is 52:55 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2026.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from Lessons from the Playroom when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.