Angelman Syndrome - Assistive Technology to Aid Language Stimulation

There's a revolution going on! A revolution run by and for people with Angelman syndrome, their parents, and the professionals who work with them. Angelman syndrome is a genetic syndrome that occurs in about 1 in 15,000 children. Among the symptoms are developmental delay, lack of speech, seizures, and difficulties with walking and balance. Until recently, it was believed that people with Angelman syndrome had severe cognitive deficits and that very few of them would be able to learn to communicate fully, or read and write. Then came the revolution.

Keywords: Angelman Syndrome Language Stimulation