Over time, our house has slowly filled with medical equipment for our 3-year-old son, Jude, who lives with Angelman syndrome. Some of it was readily available from local shops, such as soft-play equipment to practice climbing. Some arrived after protracted funding applications following assessments and equipment trials, causing frustration…
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Like many people, I usually set a few goals at the start of each year, mostly focused on self-care: exercising regularly, getting outdoors, and taking time off when I need a break. But this year, my thinking has shifted. Instead of focusing on what I wanted to…
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…
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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