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In-Person – Mason, Ohio – April 2nd – 7:00 PM EST

In-Person – Saturday, April 5 – 3:00 PM Central

The bill is going to be a huge step forward, but Emily‘s mom April says it’s not a cure the bill does not mandate insurance coverage for the most common and effective treatment.

WV needs your help asking legislators to support HB 2252: Requiring insurance coverage for treatment of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders. 

Zoom – Friday, March 31, 2024 – 8:00 PM Eastern

Trigger Warning: Self-Harm & Suicide The following story discusses experiences with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and psychiatric hospitalization. If you are sensitive to these topics, please proceed with care. If you […]

  New Jersey Legislative Action is lead by Alissa Johnson. Please contact her directly to become involved in legislative advocacy in New Jersey. Alissa is Co-Founder and Advisor The Louisa […]

Wu, X., Hao, J., Jiang, K. et al. Neuroinflammation and pathways that contribute to tourette syndrome. Ital J Pediatr 51, 63 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-025-01874-3 Tourette Syndrome (TS): A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized […]

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 […]

  General Legislative Information How to talk to your state representative How to Get Started Find your State Representative and State Senator in your district Look Up Your Legislator! ASPIRE […]

The deadline to make the first funnel is March 4th. Calls/emails really need to be made by Monday, March 1st as this committee generally only meets on Tuesday.

  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 […]