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On behalf of ASPIRE, thank you for your ongoing support, and we hope you have a happy and healthy New Year!

Editor’s Note: Genes, Cells, and Neural Circuits Relevant to OCD and Autism Spectrum Disorder Ned H. Kalin, M.D. Published Online:1 Jan 2021 DOI 10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20111605 Read Editor’s Note “These cross-species translational […]

Cawkwell PB, Mayor ID, Shaw RJ. Catatonia in a 6-year-old Patient Following Disseminated Group A Streptococcus Infection. Innov Clin Neurosci. 2021 Jan 1;18(1-3):17-20. PMID: 34150358; PMCID: PMC8195556. Catatonia is a […]

Predictors and Prospective Course of PANS: A Pilot Study Using Electronic Platforms for Data Collection Conclusion: Our study highlights the utility of electronic methods for tracking longitudinal symptoms in children […]

Michael McCartney serves as ASPIRE’s Vice President and focuses on organizational strategy, community engagement, communications, and fundraising.

Despite the challenges of 2020, we are proud to report that the ASPIRE community continues to grow in size, support, and strength. We are grateful to all of you for your contributions: the clinicians, researchers, educators, parents, families, volunteers, and friends for your tireless commitment to those impacted by PANS/PANDAS. 

“The goal of this project is to challenge the narrative about who in this country is on the front lines of the fight against COVID 19 by honoring women of color physicians with portraits reflecting their determination, talent and tireless work.

“A small number of Covid patients who had never experienced mental health problems are developing severe psychotic symptoms weeks after contracting the coronavirus”

Prevalence of PANS in Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Marya Aman, Jennifer Coelho, BoyeeLin, Cynthia Lu, Shannon Zaitsoff, John Best and S. Evelyn StewartBC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of […]

Recent Breakthroughs in PANDAS Research Recent Breakthroughs in PANS/PANDAS Research with Kyle Williams, MD, director of the Pediatric Neuropsychiatry and Immunology Program, discussed new findings in PANDAS/PANS research both at […]

Tara and Dave Dollinger recently donated $2.4 million to assist the efforts of Frankovich and collaborating scientists, who are searching for answers to better understand the triggers and disease course, and to hopefully develop more effective treatments for this debilitating disease. The couple hopes that this gift will lead to faster diagnosis and treatment for other families.

7-year-old explains living with PANS, new Smackover Elementary sensory room helps kids like him cope SMACKOVER, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — Our senses combined can help give us a better view of […]