What is Angelman Syndrome?
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neurogenetic disorder that impacts approximately one in 15,000 people – approximately 500,000 individuals worldwide. Common characteristics of individuals living with AS are:
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- Cannot verbally communicate
- Have motor challenges
- Prone to seizures
- Cognitive setbacks
- Disrupted sleep
- Excitable, frequent laughter
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What does Angelman syndrome look like?Courtesy of FAST Australia.
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A basic understanding of AS genetics.Courtesy of FAST France.
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Angelman Syndrome for William.
William lives with the AS genotype, mutation. He brings joy to everyone he meets, communicates in his own way, and is incredibly resilient and hardworking. He #KicksAS everyday!
