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This is the first of a series of interviews with influential PANDAS/PANS and Lyme advocates. How do they DO it? How do they contend with their own challenges as well […]

I have had the privilege of getting to know Cici a little bit this year, and we had chatted about her sharing part of her PANS PANDAS BGE experience with […]

ASPIRE has signed a letter to Congressman Schrader and Congressman Kinzinger to support the BIOSIM Act. This act would accelerate patient access to new biosimilar treatments by providing a temporary […]

Liu X, Wang X, Zhang X, et al. Allergic diseases influence symptom severity and T lymphocyte subgroups of children with tic disorders. Jnl Investigative Medicine. 13 July 2021. DOI: 10.1136/jim-2021-001788 […]

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 […]