Relationships between sensory reactivity and occupational performance in children with paediatric acute‐onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS)

We examined the relationship between children's daily activities and their sensory reactivity during PANS symptom flare-ups. Parents of children aged 4.6 to 13.1 years completed surveys measuring sensory reactivity and their children's performance of daily tasks. Our findings showed that during symptom flare-ups, children experienced significant difficulties with communication and daily living skills. These challenges were directly related to heightened sensory reactivity during flare-ups. This highlights the importance of providing targeted occupational therapy during these times to help children manage their symptoms and improve their daily functioning.