Angelman Syndrome - What is it? - ASSERT
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2024
- What is Angelman Syndrome? The question everyone wants to know the answer to. This short film gives you an insight into what somebody with Angelman Syndrome is like and how it affects the individuals and their family or carers on a daily basis.
This rare genetic disorder affects families across the world and is often recognised by the persons very smiley and happy behaviour.
The UK based Angelman Syndrome Support, Education & Research Trust (AngelmanUK - formerly ASSERT) has created a series of films to help explain what Angelman Syndrome is, how it occurs and how it affects daily life. This film is the first, we hope it helps raise awareness, and supports families affected by Angelman Syndrome.
Thank you to all those who shared their stories and smiles in the film.
Produced & Directed by
Molly Brown, seespeakhear.com
Lottie Fox-Jones, lottiefoxjones.com
Music by Audio Network.
Created for ASSERT Registered UK Charity.
Visit www.angelmanuk.org to find out more about Angelman Syndrome.
Translations for subtitles may be made by third parties, therefore we cannot accept responsibility for inaccurate information.
Being a highly-functional autistic man, I used to have special needs classes. In some of these classes, I studied with a girl, (whose name will be kept private) now a woman, who has Angelman syndrome. Every time, I walked into the classroom when she was there, her face just lit up beaming a big smile when she saw me, occasionally followed by an excited giggle. Her precious smile helped me get through some tough days back then. It was a little saddening to know she'll never walk or talk, but what gave me peace is knowing the eternal state of happiness she is always in. Could you imagine how beautiful it must be to not ever know of the world's problems or to not ever know what sadness is? I wish not the condition on anybody, but instead, the infectious and wonderful level of joy that sweet girl feels. Sometimes, being a special needs individual does not mean having a disability, but rather, a different ability. In this awesome girl's case, her ability continues to make others, including myself, smile and be optimistic. One of my favorite things she would often do is hold my hand after I greet her. I know the condition was named after a Doctor, but to my view, they're literally Angels on Earth, shining with the rare ability to spread total positivity. I haven't seen her since I graduated High school in 2015, but I'm still in touch with some of the students and staff who went where I went and those closest to her say she's continuing to make others happy, nearing 25 years of age.
This was incredibly touching and sweet to read. Thank you for sharing your experiences
What a beautiful tribute you have given her here. Bless you
Thank you. I needed to hear these words today. A beautiful soul I know lost her fight with AS 3 days ago😢 these words brought some much needed comfort to a grieving heart. Thank you.🙏
I was blessed to work with a high schooler with Angelman syndrome; that experience was immeasurable joy.
Yakima Ellison I currently work with a girl who has Angelmen Syndrome and it certainly is a blessing. She is one of the sweetest things ever!
My nephew has just been diagnosed with AS. This is a lovely film. Thank you.
We have created (and are still making) more films in this series to try and offer lots of details about Angelman Syndrome. Hopefully these will be useful for you and your family - take a look at our channel for them all. Also, ASSERT (www.angelmanuk.org) help lots of families with a new diagnosis, please do get in touch if you want to discuss the details of your nephew. Perhaps we will get to meet you and your nephew at the one local events for International Angelman Syndrome Day (IAD)!! Thanks for the support Mark!
I wish these were the videos that get millions of views. An absolutely wonderful and important video. Thank you so much for creating it
The happiness u can feel while ur watching them smile
When I was in second grade there was this little girl that was in My class that has this condition she was the most sweet and innocent person I course I didn't understand it at the time but I remember playing with toys with her and It always made me so happy to be around her God bless these sweet souls
Wish my Medical prof break it down as simple as you little one. The always happy syndrome. Thanks for sharing!
My 18 months old just been diagnosed. He is already capable of so many thing we don’t believe in limitation. Watch world! 💙😁
"Effect" is the noun, "affect" is the verb.
My nephew has angelman syndrome but he always smiles, he's about 8 and I wouldn't let anything happen to him
I’ll come round and throw it down the stairs
@@mjh1623 Damn bro, what a comedian 😐
@@Archemetics ur nephews a comedian
@@mjh1623 real funny bro 😐
@@Archemetics dudes a weirdo
I have heard of angel man's syndrome but I didn't know what it was! Thanks for this for education me!
They are full of smile, how amazing
Great piece of knowledge
If you give anybody with this condition depression you pretty much killed the person
My dinner lady at school has it her name is jill please pray for her
*THE NAME OF THIS SYNDROME IS BEAUTIFUL THO, “ANGELMAN”.*
Amazing video!
My fiancee daughter has angelman syndrome she's 1 and a half ❤️ very sweet baby
That's so sad to hear you are still suffering from this same situation. Am feeling for you right now, I know of a doctor who can help you get rid of this. He also help me from this same situation, He can also help cure yours permanently
My sister has angelman syndrome too, I’m sending all my prayers 💗
@@elizabethwilliams9108 my sister has angelman syndrome shes 11 years old now, there is no cure
@@shouqalesaei4971 I guess i'm kinda late but this is the second video i saw your comment on so i figured i'd respond. I have the same situation and my younger sister is turning 15 in a month. I wish the best of luck to you and your family in this journey that we were forced upon.
Meu filho descobri agora ele 4 anos o mais difícil é controle do corpo.
My uncle was diognosed with as when he was maybe under 10 he is now 22 and he is currently right under me because I’m up stairs 😅 wonderful video
if this could be balanced with depression....
They are angels that's why they have angelman syndrome.
ilove you somuch miss ❤
Infelizmente aqui no Brasil não achei ainda pessoas ou locais que saibam lidar com angelman , tudo que ouço é impossível mais se há melhora já é um possível.
What causes the happiness?
😀😃😄😁😆😅🤣😂😉
Legendas!!!
i have angelman syndrome. im like a angel. i dont talk nomore, i have trouble walking because im flexing and bad posture. and i think the cause is the cvnt 24 gene
Hi, your video is really interesting. I'd like to translate it to share it with french people. Do you agree? For now, the video isn't open to subtitle. Thank you very much :-)
Hello Marion, We'd love to be able to share this film with more people around the world. Please email the filmmakers about this at speak@seespeakhear.com Thanks!
where does the name come from?
Hi Gina, The name formed because Harry Angelman (13 August 1915 - 8 August 1996) was a British consultant paediatrician who identified Angelman Syndrome. Thanks for your question!
ASSERT UK thank you very much for answering me.
I thought it also had something to do with the handflapping. My two kids have autism but the more I find out about this syndrome the more I think my younger son was wrongly diagnosed as he is a very very happy child, he sleeps very little we've had nights where he would sleep less than 30 mins and be up and hyper as ever where as our older boy sleeps fine (well as good as can expected when the little brother is up and about)
@@ameladanovic898 I don’t have any kids but I imagine having two autistic kids, while lovely and enjoyable, could be a lil hard. Hope all’s well with your fam
What app is used to communicate on the tablet? Do they need special software?
I have Prader Will syndrome it’s the opposite. It is also on the 15 chromosome. I’m am the daughter of Lisa
What happens to them after there parents die ?
It is a worry I have everyday. My son has autism and doesn’t speak. They’re not the same but very similar. I just hope my other children will take care of him when I’m no longer here.
I named my chanel after a syndrome-
I-
Did you know it was a syndrome?
Ooo british people
That's so sad to hear you are still suffering from this same situation. Am feeling for you right now, I know of a doctor who can help you get rid of this. He also help me from this same situation, He can also help cure yours permanently
@@elizabethwilliams9108 Please stick to your podcasts and stop posting this nonsense about a cure.