The ASF Communication Advisory Committee (CAC) is committed to helping all individuals with Angelman syndrome improve their communication skills.

The CAC is made up of eight Angelman Syndrome, education and communication industry experts. The team works toward two major goals:

1. Define high-priority areas of AS communication research for funding, and attract new professionals to explore AS communication research.
2. Develop a strategic plan for use by the ASF Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Committee to guide the review and funding of communication research proposals.

The CAC will:

• Consider all ways that individuals with AS of all ages and genetic subtypes communicate, from pre-symbolic to symbolic.
• Identify the role of communication/interaction partners (e.g. parents, siblings, classmates, teachers, employers) in helping develop communication skills in a variety of settings.
• Consider all aspects of communication – receptive, expressive, reading and writing, functional communication, social and practical skills.
• Evaluate new technology and devices for improving communication skills for individuals with AS.
• Provide guidance to the ASF Scientific Advisory Committee for communication research proposals.