What is Angelman syndrome?

Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. Characteristic features of this condition include developmental delay, intellectual disability, severe speech impairment, and problems with movement and balance (ataxia).

How do members experience Angelman syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Angelman syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Angelman syndrome*

Who has Angelman syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 3
20s 2
30s 9
40s 5
50s 2
60s 1
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 15