Children with Angelman syndrome often experience anxiety. In fact, a study based on the records of 53 Angelman patients indicated that just over half of them exhibited anxiety, among ... Read more

Therapy animals may be helpful for children with Angelman syndrome, complementing treatment with medications and physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Animal-assisted therapy can reduce pain, depression, fatigue, and anxiety ... Read more

Dolphin-assisted therapy is a type of physiotherapy that includes dolphins. People with Angleman syndrome seem to be drawn to the water, and physiotherapy in the water — aquatic therapy ... Read more

Children with Angelman syndrome usually have muscle weakness, uncontrollable movements, and developmental delays. Physiotherapy can help patients with Angelman syndrome improve strength, coordination, balance, and posture. One type of physiotherapy ... Read more

Traveling can be challenging when you have a child with Angelman syndrome. Here are some tips to help you travel safely: Before traveling Planning ahead can help minimize the ... Read more

Families affected by Angelman syndrome may struggle with stress and feelings of isolation. It can feel like no one truly understands what they are going through, and it can be ... Read more

Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, causing physical and intellectual disabilities. The disease is associated with a variety of symptoms that usually appear ... Read more

Caring for an infant or child with Angelman syndrome can be difficult. Many children with the disease have sleep disturbances. For parents, this usually means their own sleep is ... Read more

Being the parent of someone with a chronic disease, such as Angelman syndrome, can be challenging and exhausting. Many parents and caregivers also worry about what will happen if ... Read more

Caring for a baby with Angelman syndrome can be difficult. Among other challenges, infants with the disorder are often born with very weak muscle tone and have difficulty suckling, ... Read more