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The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) is a federal advisory group that coordinates autism research and services within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Committee develops the IACC Strategic Plan for Autism Research, Services, and Policy, and provides recommendations to guide federal priorities.

Yin X, Frankovich J, Kalaycioglu M, Choudhury A, Burry Jr. MJ, Kwon WJ, Tian L, Ma M, Farhadian B, Manko C, Silverman M, Xie Y, Tran P, Schlenk N, Utz […]

Governor Lamont Bill Signing Ceremony for Public Act 26-33 (HB 5374) Concerning Insurance Coverage for Certain Health Conditions and Medical Treatments Recorded On: 7/14/2026 Watch Bill Signing Ceremony

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont (D) signed legislation Tuesday requiring Connecticut insurance policies to cover certain health conditions and medical treatments, ranging from prosthetic devices to chemotherapy hair loss prevention.

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HB5374 Passes! Signed into Law! Public Act No 26-33 An act Concerning Health Coverage Mandates for Certain Health Conditions Connecticut Public Act No. 26-33 (Substitute House Bill No. 5374) mandates […]

When symptoms change suddenly, it’s worth asking why. In this moving essay, a mother shares how her children’s diagnosis of PANS led to a completely different understanding of mental illness, […]

  Virtual Attendance Now Available for Neuroimmune Day 2026 Unable to travel to Wilmington, Delaware? You can now participate in Neuroimmune Day 2026 virtually. This educational event brings together leading […]

  Current Legislative Action Please visit the MI PANS/PANDAS Alliance to stay updated on how you can take legislative action in Michigan. If you are a Michigan parent of a […]

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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 […]

Students with PANS/PANDAS have complex cognitive, behavioral, physical & neurological symptoms that affect their school performance. The school’s multidisciplinary team benefits from an awareness of PANS PANDAS, the resulting impact on school performance, and the recommended support.