Angelman Syndrome News Columns

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

Better Babysitters for My Angel Are Worth the Extra Effort

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

Choosing a babysitter for my 12-year-old Angel, Juliana, is no easy task. My goal is to choose the best caregiver to stand in for us when my husband and I ... Read more

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022

Personal Shopping Taught Me an Unexpected Lesson About Angelman Syndrome

Angelman Syndrome News Columns, COVID-19 Columns

As the parent of a 12-year-old Angel, Juliana, I’ll take whatever help I can get to save time and extra effort. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, I began relying ... Read more

June 16, 2022June 17, 2022

Personal Shopping Taught Me an Unexpected Lesson About Angelman Syndrome

Angelman Syndrome News Columns, COVID-19 Columns

As the parent of a 12-year-old Angel, Juliana, I’ll take whatever help I can get to save time and extra effort. Long before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, I began relying ... Read more

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022

Communicating With My Angel Is a Trial-and-Error Process

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

Parents of children with Angelman syndrome occasionally may face behavior that is challenging to control or understand. Our 12-year-old Angel, Juliana, can spiral out of control in a matter of minutes. ... Read more

June 9, 2022June 17, 2022

Communicating With My Angel Is a Trial-and-Error Process

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

Parents of children with Angelman syndrome occasionally may face behavior that is challenging to control or understand. Our 12-year-old Angel, Juliana, can spiral out of control in a matter of minutes. ... Read more

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

Establishing a Routine Helps Make Summer Transitions Smoother

Angelman Syndrome News Columns, COVID-19 Columns

Summer, which officially begins on June 21, is still quite a few days away. Nevertheless, I’m already in summer mode as I begin my 12-year-old Angel Juliana’s transition from school. ... Read more

June 2, 2022June 17, 2022

Establishing a Routine Helps Make Summer Transitions Smoother

Angelman Syndrome News Columns, COVID-19 Columns

Summer, which officially begins on June 21, is still quite a few days away. Nevertheless, I’m already in summer mode as I begin my 12-year-old Angel Juliana’s transition from school. ... Read more

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022

May Brings Mayhem for This Angel Mom

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

Our 12-year-old Angel, Juliana, is finishing her last year of elementary school. That means our already eventful month of May has kicked up a notch. There have been some different ... Read more

May 26, 2022June 17, 2022

May Brings Mayhem for This Angel Mom

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

Our 12-year-old Angel, Juliana, is finishing her last year of elementary school. That means our already eventful month of May has kicked up a notch. There have been some different ... Read more

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022

Acceptance Can Be the Greatest Gift for an Angelman Family

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

So often, I read posts and comments from special needs parents who have horrible encounters when people interact with their children. Through the years, I’ve experienced a few myself. However, ... Read more

May 19, 2022June 17, 2022

Acceptance Can Be the Greatest Gift for an Angelman Family

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

So often, I read posts and comments from special needs parents who have horrible encounters when people interact with their children. Through the years, I’ve experienced a few myself. However, ... Read more

May 12, 2022June 17, 2022

Our Angel Derives Great Pleasure From Her Morning Smoothies

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to enjoy the satisfying and nutritional advantages of a fruit smoothie. In our house, however, smoothies aren’t just ... Read more

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

Our Angel Derives Great Pleasure From Her Morning Smoothies

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to enjoy the satisfying and nutritional advantages of a fruit smoothie. In our house, however, smoothies aren’t just ... Read more

May 5, 2022June 17, 2022

I’m Winning the War on Angelman-related Paperwork

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

Since our 12-year-old Angel, Juliana, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome (AS), the paper in our house seems to have tripled. There is so much documentation involved in raising a child ... Read more

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

I’m Winning the War on Angelman-related Paperwork

Angelman Syndrome News Columns

Since our 12-year-old Angel, Juliana, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome (AS), the paper in our house seems to have tripled. There is so much documentation involved in raising a child ... Read more