Advocate
Advocacy toolkit
Language, documents, and tools to help you communicate with doctors, hospitals, schools, and family, so you can be your child's most confident advocate.
Find a PANS-literate provider
Most families need to advocate to find care. Here is what to look for and where to start.
Scripts for hard conversations
Copy-ready language for dismissive doctors, neurology referrals, school accommodations, and skeptical family members.
School communication templates
Five email templates: intro to PANS, flare notification, 504 request, homework flexibility, substitute briefing.
External resources
PANDAS Physicians Network, ASPIRE, PANDAS Network, research, and other organizations worth your time.
Need to track symptoms before your next appointment?
The PANS/PANDAS Companion exports a visit-ready summary your doctor can read at a glance.
Not medical advice. This content is for orientation only. Diagnosis requires a trained clinician. If your child is in acute distress, contact your provider or go to the nearest emergency room.