Restricted Eating and Misdiagnosis: Sophie’s Journey with PANS
When severe food restriction and complex symptoms are mistaken for FND, proper evaluation is crucial. When Sophie got the flu at age 12, she didn’t expect it would mark the...
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Sudden Changes Overnight: A Family’s Journey with PANDAS
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,...
Finding Answers Against the Odds: One Family’s Journey with PANS
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...
Sweet & Sassy McKenzie’s Story
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...
Penelope’s Story Started with a Tick Bite
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...
October 5, 2025
About PANS PANDAS from ASPIRE Video
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...
Something Doesn’t Feel Right: Evelyn’s PANDAS Story
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...
When Everything Changes Overnight: A Parent’s Journey Through PANS/PANDAS
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...
October 1, 2025
PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day at the Texas State Capitol
🌟 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...
September 26, 2025
NEOMED Brain Day Event – Visit the ASPIRE Vendor Table
NEOMED Brain Day Events – October 8 & 9, 2025 🌿 Brain Day 5K Brisk Walk Wednesday, Oct 8 | 5–7 p.m. | NEOMED Courtyard | $10 Join a fun,...
September 20, 2025
Louisiana PANS PANDAS Updates
Louisiana PANS PANDAS Action The Louisiana PANS PANDAS Action Committee (LPPA) is a newly formed group that is leading the charge for legislative change in the state to support those...