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Today, representing ASPIRE, I had the opportunity to join the Connecticut delegation for Legislative Day with the Center for Lyme Action. They are an incredible organization. They provide everything advocates […]

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Violet and Belle Troupe are typical little girls. They go to elementary school, play outside on nice days and love to twirl around in their best dresses.

Please note. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list. These are studies we have found helpful in referencing. 

by Olivia Gieger February 13, 2026, 1:12 pm VT Digger For some Vermont families, treating the immune system can be life-changing to help a psychological condition possibly triggered by strep. […]

PANS/PANDAS Meets IDEA’s Definition of Other Health Impairment Students with PANS/PANDAS may experience sudden and severe symptoms that significantly disrupt school functioning across academic, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and sensory domains. […]

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

This Legislative Toolkit covers […]

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 […]

Mandated Insurance Coverage for PANS and PANDAS Providing Equal and Comparable Access to Medically Necessary Care Why Insurance Coverage Is Necessary The Cost of Inaction Is Higher Than the Cost […]

Why Mandated Insurance Coverage for PANS and PANDAS Is Necessary Providing Equal and Comparable Access to Medically Necessary Care See the below for downloadable resources:  Mandated Insurance Coverage for PANS/PANDAS: […]

  General Legislative Information Legislative Recap – PANS PANDAS Legislation Nationwide How Get Started: How to talk to your state representative Look Up Your State Representative & State Senator in […]

  Kapphahn C, Peet B, Gao J, Chan A, Farhadian B, Ma M, Silverman M, Tran P, Schlenk N, Thienemann M, Frankovich J. Sudden Onset Disordered Eating Behaviors and Appetite […]

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 A 2025 narrative review published in Italian […]