PANS PANDAS not only impacts the physical health of a student but also causes psychological, neurological, behavioral, and developmental difficulties.
Symptomology and symptom severity vary from student to student and even from flare to flare in the same student. The goal of treatment is to achieve full recovery to prevent the student’s condition from becoming a chronic, debilitating illness. Treatment includes medical protocols as well as therapeutic practices. School accommodations are an essential component of a thorough and appropriate treatment protocol. See more about how school accommodations/supports are integral to treating PANS & PANDAS. Please learn more at PANS PANDAS at School and the resource tabs below. Also, contact ASPIRE today to schedule a free virtual in-service on PANS/PANDAS.
PANS/PANDAS Meets IDEA’s Definition of Other Health Impairment Students with PANS/PANDAS may experience sudden and severe symptoms that significantly disrupt school functioning across academic,...
College with PANS/PANDAS: Your Story Matters Starting college can be challenging for any young adult. For students living with PANS/PANDAS, the transition often comes with added layers—managing...
Starting college is an exciting milestone, but for students with PANS/PANDAS, the transition can feel especially overwhelming. Balancing academics, health needs, and independence requires careful...
Learn more about PANS PANDAS PANS PANDAS are misdirected immune responses that result in acute onset of OCD, tics, and/or restricted food intake, along with two neuropsychiatric symptoms in seven...
Students with PANS/PANDAS have complex cognitive, behavioral, physical & neurological symptoms that affect their school performance. The school's multidisciplinary team benefits from an awareness of...
Supporting Students with PANS, PANDAS, and Basal Ganglia Encephalitis: Children with PANS, PANDAS, and basal ganglia encephalitis often require specific school accommodations to support their...
Homeschooling and PANS/PANDAS: Resources for Families Traditional school environments can be challenging for many families navigating PANS/PANDAS. Symptoms such as anxiety, OCD, cognitive...
ASPIRE to Speak at NJSSNA Spring 2025 Conference – Pearls of Wisdom for School Nurses Conference Details Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:00pm ET – Saturday, March 29,...
Strategies and Accommodations for Supporting Students with Working Memory Challenges Students with PANS/PANDAS often face working memory, focus, and processing challenges. These strategies and...
School Awareness Projects The key to a successful capstone project and/or awareness event is to be passionate and committed to the cause. Raising awareness about PANS and PANDAS can...
Presentation Details PANS/PANDAS Symptoms and Solutions in the School Setting: An Overview for the School Nurse Presenter: Gabriella True, ASPIRE President Addendum Topic: Massachusetts...
Learn about other families whose lives have been affected by PANS/PANDAS — and be inspired to share your own.
In August of 2014 our daughter, Leah, was 6 years old. We had just returned home from a month-long trip to Illinois to visit family. When we arrived home in Arizona, she suddenly (overnight) developed a fear of vomit.
