Researchers have developed a video-based assessment that can be done at home to evaluate the functional skills of people with Angelman syndrome, saying it may complement clinic-based tests to help doctors better understand what patients are capable of when they aren’t feeling anxious or stressed. The team described the…
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When we received our son Jude’s Angelman syndrome diagnosis in April 2024, at just 16 months old, his geneticist warned us that disrupted sleep was to be expected. For many families, sleep disruption is a daily reality of the syndrome. It’s not only exhausting, but also brings the…
Feb. 15 is International Angelman Day (IAD), an annual event that brings together advocates worldwide to raise awareness and support people affected by Angelman syndrome. IAD was started in 2013 by Angelman parents who saw a need for more connection and support for the rare disease, which is caused…
Becoming educated and informed about Angelman syndrome is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Angelman syndrome journey.
There is no cure for Angelman syndrome yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about the approved and experimental therapies here.
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