$64,269
Sleep disorders are well-known problems in AS. ASF has been interested in funding projects which develop intervention strategies and extend the knowledge gained from previous work done on sleep disorders in AS. With this in mind, this project studies families of older children with AS who have sleep disorders. It provides in-home and clinic assessments in an attempt to help delineate successful practices for treatment of sleeping problems.
Results
A behavioral treatment package was found to be effective with five children with long histories of significant sleep-related behavior problems. These results suggest that behavioral treatment may be a reasonable way to address sleep problems in some children with Angelman Syndrome.
The mission of Angelman Syndrome Foundation is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman syndrome through education and information, research and support for individuals with Angelman syndrome, their families and other concerned parties. We exist to give all of them a reason to smile, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.