What is the ASF Walk?

The ASF Walk is a fundraising event that raises much-needed dollars for AS research and family support. Thank you for participating and helping support this important event!

Can someone with Angelman syndrome reproduce?

Of note, girls with Prader-Willi syndrome caused by a deletion of 15q11-q13 are at risk of having a child with Angelman syndrome if they reproduce. Girls with Angelman syndrome may be at risk of having a child with Angelman syndrome depending on the genetic mechanism of their Angelman syndrome.

What are some support groups for Angelman Syndrome?

Here are nine organizations,clinics and research organizations that provide information, guidance and support for individuals with Angelman Syndrome.

  • Angelman Syndrome Foundation.
  • Foundation of Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics.
  • Assert.
  • Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society.
  • Angelman Syndrome Association of Australia.

What is Angelman day?

International Angelman Day: February 15 International Angelman Day (IAD) is an opportunity to raise awareness of Angelman syndrome on a global scale! Two AS parents started IAD in 2012 and engaged 31 Angelman syndrome organizations from around the world to join their efforts.

What celebrity has a child with Angelman syndrome?

Recently Irish actor Colin Farrell was on the Ellen Degeneres show to promote the release of his latest movie, Fright Night. During the interview, Farrell spoke about his 7-year-old son James, who has been diagnosed with the neurogenetic condition Angelman Syndrome.

Does Angelman syndrome make you happy?

Overview. Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder. It causes delayed development, problems with speech and balance, intellectual disability, and, sometimes, seizures. People with Angelman syndrome often smile and laugh frequently, and have happy, excitable personalities.

What’s wrong with Colin Farrell son?

Colin Farrell is proof that a parent will always put the needs of their children first. “The Batman” actor has filed for conservatorship of his son, James Farrell, 17, who has Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder characterized by developmental delays, lack of speech, seizures and impaired balance.

What celebrity has Angelman syndrome?

James Farrell has Angelman Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that involves developmental delays. Colin Farrell is proof that a parent will always put the needs of their children first.