About Angelman Syndrome
Actor Colin Farrell stopped by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” for Friday’s episode as a part of his “Fright Night” promotion, and he had the possibility to talk about a result in really close to his heart: fundraising and spreading awareness about Angelman Syndrome.
Farrell’s beloved son James, who will be 8 years old this yr, was born using the Angelman Syndrome form of Cerebral Palsy. He struggles with severe developmental disabilities and problems with speech and motor functions, and also suffers from seizures.
Farrell also spoke out about his son in 2008, when the media scrutinized his passionate involvement with the Special Olympics.
Find out much more about Colin statement about James health condition in :
What is Angelman Syndrome ?
According to MedicineNet, Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes developmental delay and neurological problems. The physician Harry Angelman first delineated the syndrome in 1965, when he described several children in his practice as having “flat heads, jerky movements, protruding tongues, and bouts of laughter.” Infants with Angelman syndrome appear normal at birth, but often have feeding problems in the first months of life and exhibit noticeable developmental delays by 6 to 12 months.
Angelman Syndrome Foundation
3015 E. New York Street Suite A2265
Aurora, IL 60504
info@angelman.org
http://www.angelman.org
Tel: 630-978-4245
800-432-6435
Fax: 630-978-7408
The Arc of the United States
1010 Wayne Avenue Suite 650
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Info@thearc.org
http://www.thearc.org
Tel: 301-565-3842
Fax: 301-565-3843 or -5342
