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Angelman Syndrome

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Angelman Syndrome InformationAngelman syndrome facts**Angelman syndrome facts medically edited by: Melissa Conrad Stoppler
Organizations for Angelman syndromeAngelman Syndrome Foundation, Inc. 4255 Westbrook Drive Suite 219 Aurora, IL 60504 USA Tel: (630)978-4245 Fax: (630)978-7408 Tel: (800)432-6435 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.angelman.org The Arc of the United States 1010 Wayne Avenue Suite 650 Silver Spring, MD 20910 [email protected] http://www.thearc.org Tel: 301-565-3842 Fax: 301-565-3843 or -5342 Is there any treatment for Angelman syndrome?There is no specific therapy for Angelman syndrome. Medical therapy for seizures is usually necessary. Physical and occupational therapies, communication therapy, and behavioral therapies are important in allowing individuals with Angelman syndrome to reach their maximum developmental potential. What are the characteristics, signs, and symptoms of Angelman syndrome?
What is Angelman Syndrome?Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system that causes developmental delay and neurological problems. The physician Harry Angelman first delineated the syndrome in 1965, when he described several children in his practice as having "flat heads, jerky movements, protruding tongues, and bouts of laughter." What is the prognosis for Angelman syndrome?Most individuals with Angelman syndrome will have severe developmental delays, speech limitations, and motor difficulties. However, individuals with Angelman syndrome can have normal life spans and generally do not show developmental regression as they age. Early diagnosis and tailored interventions and therapies help improve quality of life. What research is being done on Angelman syndrome?The NINDS supports and conducts research on neurogenetic disorders such as Angelman syndrome, to develop techniques to diagnose, treat, prevent, and ultimately cure them. |
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