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2nd World Conference Presentations 

These presentations were delivered at the 2nd World Conference of the IASO in Washington DC, USA, 2-5 July, 2003. More will be added in the near future.

Scientific Programme Report, IASO/ASF Conference Washington DC July 2003


1st World Conference, Parent/Professional Presentations

These presentations were delivered at the 1st World Conference of the IASO in Tampere, Finland, 4-8 July, 2000

AS Associations

Advancement of a National Angelman Syndrome Organization Through the use of a Strategic Plan
Steven Katz*, ASF

The Need for Information for Parents of Children with Angelman Syndrome: The Dutch Angelman Syndrome Association
T. Stranders*, H.W. Borne van den, L.M.G. Curfs, Dutch Angelman Association, Dutch Federation of Parents Organisations, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Department of Health Education, Maastricht University, Maastricht The Netherlands, Clinical Genetics Center

Maintaining a Telephone Support Line and Producing a Regular Newsletter
Sally  Walburn*, A.S.S.E.R.T., Basildon, United Kingdom

AS Resources

An Overview of Angelman Syndrome Resources Available on the Internet
Frank van Hof, The Netherlands; Heikki Taimio, Vice-President, IASO, FASS, Finland

Use of a Listserve for Information and Support in Families of Individuals with AS
Robin L. Alvares & Leigh Brezovsky: Department of Speech and Communication Studies, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, USA

Behaviour and Communication

An Evaluation of Play Development in Children and Adolescents with Angelman Syndrome
Angela Reason, B.A. (Hons), MSc.

Survey of Expressive Communication Skills in Angelman Syndrome: an Update
Robin L. Alvares & Leigh Brezovsky

Education

Advocacy and Education: How AS Families Can Help Establish School Programs Best Suited to Their Children's Needs
Hal Lippman, USA

Teaching a Child with Angelman Syndrome in the United States Public Schools: Communication and Inclusion
Catherine Coleman*, Denise Byrne*, Falls Church City Public Schools, Oakton, VA, USA

Son Rise - an Alternative, Parent-Driven Therapy for Children with AS
Martha Sprowles, USA; Tina Lockett, UK

Living with a Child who has Angelman Syndrome

Andrew - a Gift of Love, Laughter and Hard Work
Simone Kennedy, Australia

Angelman Syndrome: Family and Social Issues
Elfinn Faerevag, Haugesund, Norway

Living with Angelman Syndrome

A Description of the Movie: A Good Life for Niklas
By Stefan & Inga-Lill Morell - Sweden

Designing and Creating an Environment for Angelman Children
Juan J. Palomares Spanish Angelman Syndrome Association, Madrid, Spain

Family Adaptation: Living, Loving and Angels
Sharon Katz, ASF

H.E.L.P. (Hints and Ideas for Everyday Living for Parents of Angelman Children)
Beth Sturr, USA

Medical Management

Sleep Problems in Individuals with Angelman Syndrome
Joseph Wagstaff, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Scientific Questions & Answers

Scientfic Questions & Answers
This Session was held from 09.45-10.30 on the 7th of July, 2000

Sibling Issues

Understanding, Supporting & Empowering Siblings of Individuals with Angelman Syndrome
Julie Hyman, M.S.W.

Summaries

Summary of Parent/Professional Workshops
Martha Sprowles

Summary of Scientific Workshops
Jill Clayton-Smith

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