When a child’s behavior changes dramatically overnight, early recognition can make all the difference. This 6-year-old daughter woke up with sudden, severe contamination OCD, separation anxiety,...
When your child declines rapidly and no one believes you—trusting your instincts can save the day. Countless calls to pediatricians and child psychologists led nowhere. No one believed her symptoms...
McKenzie hasn't officially been diagnosed with PANDAS by her pediatrician, as we are in the early stages; however, no one can convince me otherwise. My family's life has been completely turned upside...
One year ago, Penelope was bitten by a tick, marking the beginning of our journey to uncover the truth. When she showed me the characteristic bull's-eye bite, I initially mistook it for a spider...
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...
Evelyn’s intrusive thoughts, rage, and vomiting fears were finally linked to strep and a PANDAS diagnosis. Evelyn’s challenges began early with fears of vomiting, panic attacks, aggression, and...
Download Toolkit Legislative Action: Information for Legislators Toolkit Download ASPIRE’s PANS/PANDAS Legislative Action: Information for Legislators Toolkit. This Legislative Toolkit...
Read more about one family’s story and what PANS/PANDAS really looks like, written by ANAD Community Member and ASPIRE’s Midwest Lead and Restricted Eating Lead, Breanne Failor One day, your...
🌟 PANDAS Awareness TX is hosting PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day at the Texas State Capitol! 🗓 Thursday, October 9, 2025 📍 Texas State Capitol, Room E1.016, Austin, TX The event will...
In-Person - Lincoln, NE - Saturday, October 18 - 1:00-3:00pm...
