Facts About Angelman Syndrome - 7th Edition

Facts about AS was initially a small booklet developed in 1987 to help launch the Angelman Syndrome Foundation organization and to help inform parents and professionals about the syndrome. This expansive publication is now in its seventh edition. Over the years, it has grown in scope and complexity and has been reformatted for a web presence. Please click each of the subject links below to read more about The Facts About Angelman Syndrome or click here to download the complete text and illustrations of Facts About Angelman Syndrome PDF.

Harry Angelman and the History of AS
How Common is AS?
Consensus Criteria for Diagnosis of AS
Genetics of AS
  Genetic Mechanisms that Cause AS
  UBE3A and the Ubiquitin Pathway
  UBE3A and Imprinting
  Genetic Mechanisms and Severity of Symptoms
  Genetic Diagnostic Testing
  Genetic Counseling and Recurrence Risks 
Behavioral and Developmental Issues
  Hyperactivity
  Laughter and Happiness
  Mental Deficiency and Developmental Testing
  Autism and Related Traits
  Speech and Language
  Communication
  Sleep Disorders
  Sexuality
Medical Issues
  Seizures
  Central Nervous System Structure
  Gastrointestinal Issues and Oral-motor Behaviors
  Gait and Movement Disorders
  Surgical Procedures and Anesthesia
  Temperature Sensitivity
  Physical growth
  Hypopigmentation, Strabismus and Ocular Albinism
Education
Adult Health and Life Expectancy
Acknowledgements