When A Child Changes Overnight: Understanding PANS, PANDAS, Neuroinflammatory Autism
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode of Wellness Reality Check, Ashley and Jess sit down with Dr. Melissa Jones, a board-certified pediatric neurologist with advanced training in functional psychiatry and the Shoemaker Protocol for mold-related illness. They dive deep into the evolving understanding of PANS, PANDAS, autism, ADHD, and neuroinflammatory disorders in children. Dr. Jones explains how infections like strep, mycoplasma, viruses, mold, and parasites can trigger sudden-onset OCD, anxiety, tics, restricted eating, and behavioral changes through immune dysregulation and basal ganglia inflammation.
She shares her transition from conventional neurology to an integrative, root-cause approach that includes advanced lab testing, gut health, detoxification, supplements, and targeted use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. The conversation also covers genetics, SNPs (like MTHFR), heavy metals, vaccines as immune triggers, screen-time impacts, and how to support autistic and neurodivergent children while honoring neurodiversity. Parents will find both validation and hope for complex pediatric neuroimmune conditions.
Quiz link:
PANS/PANDAS Quiz
Course link:
https://stan.store/PANSdoc/p/panspandas-course-for-caregivers
Where to find Dr Melissa Jones:
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Tiktok: @allinonepeace
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In this episode of Wellness Reality Check, Ashley and Jess sit down with Dr. Melissa Jones, a board-certified pediatric neurologist with advanced training in functional psychiatry and the Shoemaker Protocol for mold-related illness. They dive deep into the evolving understanding of PANS, PANDAS, autism, ADHD, and neuroinflammatory disorders in children. Dr. Jones explains how infections like strep, mycoplasma, viruses, mold, and parasites can trigger sudden-onset OCD, anxiety, tics, restricted eating, and behavioral changes through immune dysregulation and basal ganglia inflammation. She shares her transition from conventional neurology to an integrative, root-cause approach that includes advanced lab testing, gut health, detoxification, supplements, and targeted use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. The conversation also covers genetics, SNPs (like MTHFR), heavy metals, vaccines as immune triggers, screen-time impacts, and how to support autistic and neurodivergent children while honoring neurodiversity. Parents will find both validation and hope for complex pediatric neuroimmune conditions. Quiz link: PANS/PANDAS Quiz Course link: https://stan.store/PANSdoc/p/panspandas-course-for-caregivers Where to find Dr Melissa Jones: Instagram @allinonepeacewellness Tiktok: @allinonepeace Youtube: www.youtube.com/@allinonepeace Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/All-In-One-Peace/100093045876533/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Visit us on Instagram @wellnessrealitycheck Go to wildwholistic.com and use our discount code 'WRC' for 10% off and to support our sponsor Wild Wholistic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.