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International Angelman Syndrome Day

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February 15th of each year is designated as
International Angelman Syndrome Day
International Angelman Day (IAD)
Angelman Syndrome organizations around the world, including our HKASF, will hold various activities to commemorate this day, hoping to make more people know, understand and support Angelman Syndrome, and to commemorate all the little angels who are no longer in this world!

Date : 15-02-2025

Time : --

Venue : Kowloon Bay

Enquiries : info@hkasf.org / +852 5125 8111

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Angelman Syndrome
(Angelman Syndrome)
It is a rare syndrome involving a gene mutation and deletion on chromosome 15. The global incidence is about 1:15,000. There have been about 50 cases tested by the Hong Kong Department of Health so far. It is a very rare genetic disease. All the little angels have severe developmental delays, and after evaluation, they are mostly classified as moderate to severe mental retardation. Their language expression is quite low, and they can only use eye contact, nodding and smiling, or a few movements when they are older. Their balance is poor, and some are even unable to walk. They are often very happy and easily excited, and have sleeping disorders, which puts a lot of mental pressure on their parents. What bothers parents the most is the symptoms of epilepsy. About 80% of the little angels will have different types of epilepsy symptoms, which is what parents are most concerned about, because it will affect their learning and development, and it can happen anytime and anywhere, threatening their lives, so they need to be carefully watched and cared for around the clock!
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