Angelman Syndrome

Angelman syndrome is a genetic, neurological disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. Characteristic features are severe delayed developmental delay, intellectual disability, absence or near absence of speech, challenges with physical balance and inability to coordinate voluntary movements (ataxia), and recurrent seizures (hence it is a rare epilepsy). Most people with Angelman Syndrome have a small head (microcephaly) and often smile and laugh frequently.

International Angelman Day is on the 15th February each year. Learn more here.

Learn more here: https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/angelman-syndrome/#inheritance

AngelmanUK

AngelmanUK is a volunteer-led registered charity based in the UK. We help support people with AS and their families as well as carers of people with Angelman Syndrome. We also provide support to professionals working with the person with AS, who may have met very few or no other individuals with Angelman Syndrome in their professional career. We aim to educate and raise awareness of this rare neurological condition and the issues that surround it and also assist many organisations and individuals in carrying out research into Angelman Syndrome and its many related areas.

Website: angelmanuk.org
Twitter: angelmanuk