PANS/PANDAS: Symptoms and Solutions in the School Setting: An Overview for the School Nurse
Live Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 4:00–5:30 PM Eastern Time
- Cost: $25.00
- Contact Hours: 1.5
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Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) are neuroimmune conditions that can affect a student’s physical health as well as their psychological, neurological, behavioral, and developmental functioning. These symptoms can significantly interfere with school attendance, participation, and learning.
Presentation can vary widely from student to student and even from flare to flare in the same student. Because PANS and PANDAS are complex disorders, they require a multi-system treatment approach. The goal of treatment is full recovery, helping prevent the condition from becoming chronic and debilitating. Appropriate care may include medical treatment, therapeutic support, and school accommodations. For school nurses, understanding how these disorders present and affect students is an important part of supporting health, access, and educational functioning.
Presenter – Gabriella True, ASPIRE President
Learning Outcomes
After participating in this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the diagnostic criteria for PANS
- Provide an overview of diagnostic and treatment approaches for PANS
- Discuss strategies for working with a student with PANS in the school setting
Gabriella True
