All About PANDAS March 12, 2019 Andreanna Rainville Helpful resources for those who may be dealing with PANDAS Dr. Tracy Fritz will present on two common comorbid conditions in children with ASD: pediatric neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) and Lyme disease. PANS is an autoimmune reaction directed at the brain triggered by infection, such as strep throat, mycoplasma pneumonia, or Lyme, among others.