School Nurses play an integral role in the health of students. School nurses support students and student health every day of the year. Children with PANS/PANDAS have complex physical and mental...
About Assessments Child Find: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA ’04) requires states to develop a system for identifying, locating, and evaluating all children...
PANS symptoms impact multiple areas of learning, specifically academic, cognitive, behavioral, and physical. PANS is essentially a spectrum disorder; some PANS students will be affected more severely...
No matter the length of time a student misses school, communication between families, school professionals and medical professionals is essential to making sure the student’s needs are met....
The goal of accommodations is to help the student access the curriculum, be involved, and progress in their education regardless of having PANS/PANDAS. Accommodation and supports can help PANS...
PANS students require a variety of accommodations to support the multiple symptoms across the learning domains. The level of support is contingent upon the severity of...
PANS recovery is not a straight trajectory. PANS is relapsing and remitting, and there can be setbacks during periods of treatment and healing. Communication helps the team (parents, school staff,...
PANS & Eating Restrictions This section on Restrictive Eatings at School is part of a larger section on Restrictive Eating seen in PANS PANDAS. Make sure to read the entire...
You are your child’s best advocate, and we are here to help! The 504 and IEP planning process may seem overwhelming, but these educational sections will help you navigate the...
Read Getting Started with 504 & IEP Plans first. Many PANS PANDAS kids will qualify for a 504 plan. A 504 plan will provide accommodations for the educational program within...
Read Getting Started with 504 & IEP Plans first. Special Education is provided through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a student with a qualifying disability. The primary purpose...
How to Ask for an Evaluation Written Request – Put all requests and correspondence in writing. Ask for an evaluation and explain why Provide medical documentation of diagnosis and supporting...