When wildfire smoke affects air quality, this ASPIRE video with Lindsey Wells, ND, offers timely information on how smoke exposure can affect the body, as well as practical ways to...
Treatment Fatigue in PANS Children, Teens, and Young Adults When we see pushback and disengagement from PANS kids, teens, and young adults around participating in treatment plans, it can be...
Swallowing pills can be intimidating for many, especially for those with PANS PANDAS due to OCD, sensory issues, anxiety, or difficulty swallowing. The good news is that with some practice...
Self Care With PANS/PANDAS Living with PANS/PANDAS or similar neuroimmune conditions can touch almost every part of your life. Symptoms might affect your mental health, school, work, relationships,...
Restricted eating, including Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), is a common and complex symptom in individuals with PANS/PANDAS. Families often face challenges finding support and...
A Conversation about the unhide® Platform I’m excited to share a recent conversation with Breanne Failor, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Brain Inflammation Collaborative (BIC)....
If you’re reading this, you probably care about our family and our child. We understand that what we’re going through may seem confusing, unfamiliar, or even hard to believe. Sudden and extreme...
This article is for kids and teens living with PANS/PANDAS. It explains the conditions, what symptoms might look like, what you need, what’s okay to feel, and reminders that you’re not alone....
This article is for kids and teens who don’t have PANS/PANDAS themselves, but have a friend or sibling who does. It explains the conditions, what symptoms might look like, and how you can support...
Bullying & PANS/PANDAS Bullying is a frequent concern within the PANS/PANDAS community. Bullying is never the child’s fault. When symptoms are misunderstood, children may be labeled as...
At ASPIRE, the Alliance to Solve PANS & Immune-Related Encephalopathies, we support families facing PANS/PANDAS throughout every stage of life. This holiday guide shares the practical strategies...
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...