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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 - 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, …

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

    What is Angelman syndrome? Angelman syndrome causes distinct facial characteristics in addition to other symptoms. Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects your child’s …

  4. About Angelman syndrome - Angelman Syndrome Foundation

    Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births or 500,000 people worldwide. It is caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene in the 15th …

  5. Angelman Syndrome - National Institute of Neurological Disorders …

    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 - Florida Department of Health

    Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the nervous system. It usually isn’t detected until developmental delays become noticeable, such as speech and balance, mental disability, and seizures.

  7. What Is Angelman Syndrome? - WebMD

    Angelman syndrome is a rare condition that causes problems with growth and development. It’s caused by a genetic mutation (a change in your genes) that affects the nervous system. It’s named...

  8. Angelman Syndrome - Child Neurology Foundation

    The mission of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman syndrome through education and information, research, advocacy and support for …

  9. Angelman Syndrome - American Brain Foundation

    What is Angelman syndrome? 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 …

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

    Dec 11, 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 …