It wasn’t long after our son Theodore was born that my husband, Daniel, and I noticed how incredibly happy he was. As in “Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof” kind of happy. He barely ...

This post was updated on April 24, 2019 to incorporate feedback from parents. Names have been changed to protect anonymity. Is this child happy? Source: Joel Frohlich (AI generated with Midjourney) ...

ELK GROVE - The world turned upside down for an Elk Grove family when their young daughter received a rare and life-changing diagnosis. On Thursday, International Angelman Day, they're shedding light ...

On Feb. 15, a Westlake family will host a fundraiser to benefit the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST). The ...

A rare genetic condition leads to developmental difficulties, happy disposition. Oct. 22, 2008— -- Six-year-old Ryan Ravellette is a happy and sociable child; he has a smile that can light up a ...

The Pinball Lounge at 78th Street Sudios offers an ideal setting for this unique fundraiser. The event runs from 4-6 pm, providing families with an accessible Sunday afternoon activity. True to its ...

Farrell shares his 20-year-old son James with ex Kim Bordenave After Colin Farrell opened up about his 20-year-old son James' special needs diagnosis, many other parents of kids with special needs ...

AS is often misdiagnosed as cerebral palsy or autism. Interestingly, Angelman kids are generally very social, and often seem possessed of a happy disposition. They exude love, and, in Theo’s case, ...