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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 bite, being unaware of Ticks and Lyme Disease.

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 ADHD-like behaviors. […]

  Download Toolkit Legislative Action: Information for Legislators Toolkit Download ASPIRE’s PANS/PANDAS Legislative Action: Information for Legislators Toolkit. 

This Legislative Toolkit covers topics including: What are PANS/PANDAS Overview of Diagnosis […]

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 […]

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Start the Legislative Process Are you interested in starting the legislative process in your state? Meet with the ASPIRE Legislative Working Group (ALWG) to help you get started. Your voice […]