Communication can be one of the most challenging things about Angelman syndrome. People with Angelman syndrome — “Angels,” as they are known — are considered nonverbal. I don’t like the word “nonverbal” much because some people mistakenly believe that verbal words are the only way to communicate. When people meet…
A Glass Half Full – a Column by Sabrina L. Johnson
Being a caregiver for someone with Angelman syndrome means more: more appointments, challenges, changes, and other big things. However, I’m taking a liberating approach to a life of more by countering it with minimalism — a life of less. It’s more than just a chair My minimalist…
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