Angelman Academy

This International Angelman Day (IAD), let’s empower individuals with Angelman syndrome (AS) to be part of the conversation. Angelman Academy has partnered with Tracey Campbell of ACT Consulting to create a one-page topic board, known as an aided language display, about AS. This can be downloaded and used with individuals of any age and ability. Consider printing it out on card stock or laminating the page for more durability. Language relevant to AS is organized to allow you to build sentences across the display. You can model for the AAC user by pointing to key words in a sentence as you speak and show them all the things they could say about IAD. Honor and encourage all forms of communication. Don’t worry if the learner appears uninterested or doesn’t seem to be paying attention because learning language takes time. Most importantly, don’t forget to presume potential!

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Download PDF (In English):

IAD_Board_En.pdf

Did you know?

Back to school is here! A one-pager is a great resource to help school or a day program learn all about your loved one!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OIlHfR1-7Mx3oGZ12HtMdvNvAiyHLMRE/view?usp=sharing

Recordings from the Angelman Syndrome Foundation family conference are now available! Topics include CVI, AAC and IEP help. Thanks to the ASF for a great conference!

2024 ASF Family Conference July 23 - 26 in Sandusky, OH.

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There are no skills that need to be learned before starting with a robust AAC system. AAC is for any individual living with Angelman syndrome. The use of AAC helps reduce frustration and anxiety, and improves quality of life. Learn more about AAC and how to get started on our website. www.angelmanacademy.org

Karen Erickson, PhD is studying the Prevalence of Cortical Visual Impairment in Angelman syndrome and it's effect on communication. If you are the caregiver of a child diagnosed with AS 2-18 years, you are invited to complete a survey that will help identify and understand CVI in individuals with AS.

Complete the survey here: https://go.unc.edu/ASFCVI

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Did you know? The use of AAC helps reduce anxiety and frustration for people living with Angelman syndrome! Learn all about AAC and Angelman at www.angelmanacademy.org

Research opportunity at the ASF conference!

Participate in Research during the ASF Family Conference! Dr. Karen Erickson will be conducting studies on the occurrence of cortical visual impairment in Angelman syndrome and its effects on communication.
Learn more here: https://shorturl.at/2NHeE

“Communication is the essence of human life.” It’s how we connect and form relationships. It’s how we advocate for ourselves. AAC intervention can help people living with Angelman syndrome communicate more effectively. Every person living with AS is a candidate for AAC. Learn about getting started on our website www.angelmanacademy.org

Angelman Academy is so excited to be attending the Angelman Syndrome Foundation family conference this summer in Sandusky, Ohio! The conference is taking place at Kalahari resort, a massive 173,000 square foot indoor and outdoor water park. We have partnered with our friends at the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, and Angelman educational expert Kate Ahern, to bring you a very special conference resource. A water park can be an exciting and highly motivating opportunity for communication. We have created a special water park AAC topic board to help provide access to communication. Here is an advance digital copy that you can use to begin the conversation about this exciting event. Waterproof hard copies will be made available at the conference. We hope you enjoy this resource and we can’t wait to see everyone at the conference!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YUCHBNN2q2uasptYkx65ULhse4j8YniG/view?usp=drivesdk