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  1. 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 …

  2. 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.

  3. 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, …

  4. Angelman Syndrome: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

    Angelman syndrome is a rare condition that affects your child’s development, speech and movement. Treatment options are available.

  5. Angelman Syndrome - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

    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.

  6. Angelman Syndrome - American Brain Foundation

    Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neurogenetic disorder affecting at least 1 in every 15,000 people, or 500,000 worldwide. AS is often first detected between 6 and 12 months of age, when an infant …

  7. Angelman syndrome | Description, Cause, Symptoms, & Treatment

    Nov 1, 2025 · Angelman syndrome, rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. The syndrome is named for English physician Harry Angelman, who first described its characteristic symptoms in …

  8. 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 …

  9. Angelman syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics

    Children with Angelman syndrome typically have a happy, excitable demeanor with frequent smiling, laughter, and hand-flapping movements. Hyperactivity and a short attention span are common. Most …

  10. 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 …