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Murciano M, Biancone DM, De Luca F, Piras MD, Guido CA, Spalice A. Breastfeeding in Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome: An Italian Observational Study. Frontiers in Pediatrics. Vol 9. 2021. DOI:10.3389/fped.2021.682108 […]

DIAGNOSTICS, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT OF PANDAS SYNDROME: DESCRIPTION OF THE CASE. Mukhtorjonova Khusnigul Nodirbekovna, Elmurodova Zarina Aslanovna. Matkarimova Dilnoza Doniyorovna, Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute. ISSN: 2776-0960 Volume 2, Issue […]

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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 of […]

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 […]

Prepare for an IEP or 504 Planning Meeting Create a list of your child’s areas of need. Before the meeting, list your child’s struggles and deficits. Know that it is […]

Prior Written Notice (PWN) is a written explanation of why the district proposes or rejects a change to a student’s IEP. This includes if you want to challenge the district’s […]

Susan Swedo, MD and Gabriella True of ASPIRE – Alliance to Solve PANS & Immune-Related Encephalopathies provide a brief overview of PANS PANDAS

Ng QX, Lim YL, Loke W, Yeo WS, Chee KT. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Functional Urinary Disorders: A Fortuitous Association? Behavioral Sciences. 2021; 11(6):89. DOI: 10.3390/bs11060089 Patients with OC symptoms appeared […]