
Angelman syndrome - Wikipedia
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 15,000 individuals. [9] AS impairs the function of the nervous system, producing symptoms such as severe intellectual …
Angelman syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 8, 2024 · Angelman syndrome is a condition caused by a change in a gene, called a genetic change. Angelman syndrome causes delayed development, problems with speech and balance, …
Angelman Syndrome Foundation - Home
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neuro‑developmental disorder that affects one in 15,000 people. Our mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of AS with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.
Angelman Syndrome: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
What is Angelman syndrome? Angelman syndrome causes distinct facial characteristics in addition to other symptoms. Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects your child’s …
Angelman syndrome | About the Disease | GARD
Individuals with Angelman syndrome typically have a happy, excitable demeanor with frequent smiling, laughter, and hand-flapping movements. Many of the characteristic features of Angelman syndrome …
What Is Angelman Syndrome? - FAST
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neurogenetic disorder that affects about one in 15,000 people, or approximately 500,000 individuals worldwide. Some say it could be as frequent as one in 8,000 …
Angelman Syndrome - Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics ...
Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition that causes developmental delay, neurological problems, and problems with the way the body and brain develop. Angelman syndrome occurs in about 1 in every …
Angelman Syndrome | National Institute of Neurological ...
Jul 19, 2024 · Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. The disorder is named after Dr. Harry Angelman who first reported the syndrome in 1965.
Angelman syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics
Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. Characteristic features of this condition include delayed development, intellectual disability, severe …
Angelman Syndrome - Kennedy Krieger Institute
Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neurodevelopmental genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 15,000 people. Affected individuals typically have recurrent seizures, balance and coordination …