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Angels in Action – Sebastian
Getting the diagnosis of Angelman Syndrome can be one of the most devastating moments for a family to go through. I still remember how confusing and terrifying it was for us. After receiving the diagnosis, we have lived through our biggest fears, our most excruciating pain, but what’s most important, we have also lived through our biggest moments of happiness. Sebastian was born 9 years ago. He was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome (del+) shortly before turning 3. It took us three years to find out. On one hand, we were relieved to finally know, on the other, it was hard to hear that kids with AS had such a difficult prognosis.…
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ABA Therapy – Applied Behavior Analysis
By Mark Mautone, M.A. ABA When educating children with Angelman Syndrome (AS), many parents look for the best schools that have teachers with extensive experience working with children with special needs. The programs that the parents observe are classrooms that educate children with different disabilities. These classrooms are categorized as Multiply Disabled (MD). These classes are always perceived to be the “generic” solution for children who possess deficits that are difficult to address in other classes. In saying that, these classrooms can be very effective for most children. However, one type of educational setting that is overlooked, is a classroom that implements the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). ABA…
