Facts About Angelman Syndrome

Angelman Syndrome has confounded and confused the medical community and parents of individuals with Angelman Syndrome for hundreds of years. Initially presumed to be rare, it is now believed thousands of Angelman Syndrome cases have gone undiagnosed or misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy, autism or other childhood disorders.

Angelman Syndrome affects males, females and all racial/ethnic groups equally. The prevalence of AS among children and young adults is 1/15,000 and there are estimated to be between 1,000 and 5,000 cases in the Unites States and Canada. Please visit www.angelman.org to learn more.

The Angelman Syndrome Foundation was established in 1990 to provide a network of information and support resources across the country. ASF is dedicated to providing information, educational opportunities and support to those who need out help.

The Angelman Syndrome Foundation’s (ASF) mission is:
• To educate concerned families, the medical and educational communities, and the general public about Angelman Syndrome (AS);
• To establish a support network for persons with (AS) and their families;
• To promote research to improve the diagnostic process, treatment and management of AS;
• And to promote research to find a cure for AS.

The Angelman Syndrome Foundation’s vision is:
• to improve the lives of individuals with AS and their families.