Lavielle Meets With Wilton Residents On Health Insurance Issue

WILTON, Conn. -- State Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) joined Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections advocates, including two Wilton residents, Thursday at the Legislative Office Building as they testified in favor of a bill that would require health insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of PANDAS.

Paula Penna of Manchester, Rachel Penna-Sher of Manchester, Gabriella True of West Hartford, State Rep. Gail Lavielle, Lisa Williams of Wilton and Joan McCullough of Wilton. Photo Credit: *Contributed*

Jason Bisnoff

02/23/2016 4:00 a.m.

PANDAS occurs when strep triggers a misdirected immune response and results in inflammation of a child’s brain. The child quickly begins to exhibit life-changing symptoms, such as OCD, anxiety, tics, personality changes, decline in math and handwriting abilities, sensory sensitivities, restrictive eating and more.

Lavielle introduced Wilton resident Lisa Williams before the insurance committee.

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