Angelman syndrome is a rare disorder that affects chromosome 15, resulting in intellectual and developmental delay. Common signs and symptoms usually appear in early childhood but despite these symptoms, people with Angelman syndrome have an overall happy and excitable demeanor. #InternationalAngelmanDay #angelmanday2024 | Angelman Syndrome Foundation

Children with Angelman syndrome commonly present with delayed motor milestones, gait variability, and challenges with coordination due to differences involving the UBE3A gene and downstream neuro-cerebellar pathways. These factors can influence how their bodies organise movement and respond to new motor tasks. By working collaboratively and intentionally scaffolding Van’s sensory motor system, we help his brain form new pathways while keeping the experience playful and safe. Cat offered bubbles

New ASF Podcast Episode: Epilepsy in Angelman Syndrome. Listen to this recording from the 2024 ASF Family Conference to gain valuable knowledge and strategies to manage epilepsy effectively. Dr. Mark Nespeca, Dr. Ron Thibert, and Dr. Robert Carson discuss identifying seizures, treatment options, seizure preparedness, non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE), and non-epileptic myoclonus (NEM)/tremors. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube Podcasts. | Angelman Syndrome Foundation