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Angelman Syndrome is a genetic condition affecting around 1 in 15,000 children. It stems from a deletion in the maternal chromosome 15, deletions in the same region of the paternal chromosome result in Prader-Willi Syndrome. Angelman Syndrome is usually, but not always, diagnosed in toddlerhood. Angelman Syndrome is associated with severe learning difficulties, speech impairment, short attention-span, balance and coordination problems and a very much higher than average incidence of epilepsy. Children with Angelman Syndrome have a characteristically joyful demeanour but it should be noted that this is feature of the condition and not always an indicator of an individual's underlying mood or a feeling of well-being. Back to the list of links	Angelman Syndrome Foundation The ASF is a US charity dedicated to providing support and information to families. Their website is an excellent source of information. ASSERT UK based Angelman Syndrome support group run by volunteers with direct experience of the condition, generally parents and family members. IASO The International Angelman Syndrome Organisation is an umbrella organisation of many national charities and support organisations.

About Angelman Syndrome

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Angelman Syndrome is a genetic condition affecting around 1 in 15,000 children. It stems from a deletion in the maternal chromosome 15, deletions in the same region of the paternal chromosome result in Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Angelman Syndrome is usually, but not always, diagnosed in toddlerhood.

Angelman Syndrome is associated with severe learning difficulties, speech impairment, short attention-span, balance and coordination problems and a very much higher than average incidence of epilepsy.

Children with Angelman Syndrome have a characteristically joyful demeanour but it should be noted that this is feature of the condition and not always an indicator of an individual's underlying mood or a feeling of well-being.

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Angelman Syndrome Foundation
The ASF is a US charity dedicated to providing support and information to families. Their website is an excellent source of information.
ASSERT
UK based Angelman Syndrome support group run by volunteers with direct experience of the condition, generally parents and family members.
IASO
The International Angelman Syndrome Organisation is an umbrella organisation of many national charities and support organisations.