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…
Discussion
After my son, Jude, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome at 16 months old, I kept hearing the same comment from other seasoned Angelman parents: “Traveling is so much easier when they’re younger.” At the time, I was skeptical. But now that Jude is 3 and has experienced short- and…
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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