Help Emma with Angleman Syndrome.

Hello, my name is Katherine Carlson and I am creating this for my beautiful niece Emma. Emma is a wonderful 4 year old, with Angleman Syndrome, who is in need.

As of April, Emma’s health insurance coverage will be exhausted for the year. Without insurance coverage, each therapy secession is $250. Each week Emma’s has two hours of physical therapy ($500), one hour of occupational therapy ($250) and one hour of speech therapy ($250). That is $1,000 in therapy per week. From May to December 2022, the therapy will add up to $35,000.

Emma is a beautiful and happy 4 year old. With the proper therapies, she will learn language and communication skills and walk with minimal assistance. These therapies are vital to her development.

In addition to the therapy, this year Emma’s mom and Dad want to purchase a bed that addresses the specific needs of children with Angleman Syndrome. If this bed is covered my insurance, it will still Cost $3,000.

https://www.kayserbettenus.com/angelman-syndrome-and-the-kayserbetten-bed/other/

Addition information about Angleman Syndrome:

https://www.angelman.org/what-is-as/

Angelman syndrome (AS) is a rare neuro-genetic disorder that occurs in one in 15,000 live births or 500,000 people worldwide. It is caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene in the 15th chromosome derived from the mother.

Angelman syndrome shares symptoms and characteristics with other disorders including autism, cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi syndrome. Due to the common characteristics, misdiagnosis occurs often.

People with Angelman syndrome have developmental problems that become noticeable by the age of 6 – 12 months. Other common signs and symptoms usually appear in early childhood like walking and balance disorders, gastrointestinal issues, seizures and little to no speech. Despite these symptoms, people with Angelman syndrome have an overall happy and excitable demeanor. An individual with AS will light up a room with their smile and laughter.