The Impact of PANS PANDAS School & Education
Resources for Educators, School Nurses, Parents and Students
PANS PANDAS not only impacts the physical health of a student but also causes psychological, neurological, behavioral, and developmental difficulties.
Symptomology and symptom severity vary from student to student and even from flare to flare in the same student. The goal of treatment is to achieve full recovery to prevent the student’s condition from becoming a chronic, debilitating illness. Treatment includes medical protocols as well as therapeutic practices. School accommodations are an essential component of a thorough and appropriate treatment protocol. See more about how school accommodations/supports are integral to treating PANS & PANDAS. Please learn more at PANS PANDAS at School and the resource tabs below. Also, contact ASPIRE today to schedule a free virtual in-service on PANS/PANDAS.
PANS PANDAS School Articles
- Register for a Free School In-Service
- PANS Impacts Multiple Areas of Learning
- PANS Significantly Impacts Attendance
- Accommodations Across All Grade Levels & All Levels of Need
- Accommodations
- OHI – Other Health Impairment IEP Category
- School Nurse Role
- School Evaluations for PANS PANDAS
- Communication, Collaboration
- PANS & Eating Restrictions School & Handout
- Working Memory at School
- Preparing for a New School Year with PANS PANDAS
- Homeschooling Resources
School Handouts/Materials
- Handout – PANS in the School Setting
- Handout – PANS PANDAS School Nurse Overview
- Handout – PANS & Eating Restrictions School
- Toolkit – Comprehensive Educator Toolkit
- Toolkit – PANS PANDAS in the School Setting
- Toolkit – School Nurse Role
College
General Special Education Articles
- Getting Started with 504 & IEP Plans
- 504 Plan Basics for PANS PANDAS
- Individualized Education Plans (IEP) Plans for PANS PANDAS
- Writing Requests for Assessments & Services
- IEP or 504 Meeting – Preparation, Participation, & Follow Up
- Prior Written Notice
Sample Letters
- Sample Letter – Section 504 Determination Request
- Sample Letter – Request to an Evaluation for an IEP & 504 Plan
- Sample Letter – Request for Prior Written Notice – PWN
- Sample Letters – Notification of Illness from School Nurse
Webinars/Videos
Articles on School and PANS PANDAS
February 10, 2026
Why Other Health Impairment (OHI) is the Appropriate IEP eligibility category for PANS/PANDAS
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,...
December 12, 2025
Share Your College Experience with PANS/PANDAS
College with PANS/PANDAS: Your Story Matters Starting college can be challenging for any young adult. For students living with PANS/PANDAS, the transition often comes with added layers—managing...
December 12, 2025
Navigating College Accommodations for Students with PANS/PANDAS
Starting college is an exciting milestone, but for students with PANS/PANDAS, the transition can feel especially overwhelming. Balancing academics, health needs, and independence requires careful...
October 5, 2025
About PANS PANDAS from ASPIRE Video
Learn more about PANS PANDAS PANS PANDAS are misdirected immune responses that result in acute onset of OCD, tics, and/or restricted food intake, along with two neuropsychiatric symptoms in seven...
March 20, 2025
School In-Service Lectures at ASPIRE
Students with PANS/PANDAS have complex cognitive, behavioral, physical & neurological symptoms that affect their school performance. The school's multidisciplinary team benefits from an awareness of...
March 10, 2025
Accommodations and Educational Supports for PANS PANDAS by Nancy O’Hara, MD
Supporting Students with PANS, PANDAS, and Basal Ganglia Encephalitis: Children with PANS, PANDAS, and basal ganglia encephalitis often require specific school accommodations to support their...
February 18, 2025
Homeschooling and PANS/PANDAS: Resources for Families
Homeschooling and PANS/PANDAS: Resources for Families Traditional school environments can be challenging for many families navigating PANS/PANDAS. Symptoms such as anxiety, OCD, cognitive...
January 17, 2025
NJSSNA Spring 2025 Conference Pearls of Wisdom for School Nurses
ASPIRE to Speak at NJSSNA Spring 2025 Conference – Pearls of Wisdom for School Nurses Conference Details Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:00pm ET – Saturday, March 29,...
July 12, 2024
Working Memory Supports with for Students with PANS PANDAS
Strategies and Accommodations for Supporting Students with Working Memory Challenges Students with PANS/PANDAS often face working memory, focus, and processing challenges. These strategies and...
January 3, 2024
School Based Awareness Projects and Fundraisers
School Awareness Projects The key to a successful capstone project and/or awareness event is to be passionate and committed to the cause. Raising awareness about PANS and PANDAS can...
October 11, 2023
Massachusetts School Nurse Program on PANS/PANDAS
Presentation Details PANS/PANDAS Symptoms and Solutions in the School Setting: An Overview for the School Nurse Presenter: Gabriella True, ASPIRE President Addendum Topic: Massachusetts...
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