Angelman Syndrome Foundation Podcast
Welcome to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation community! In each episode, Amanda Moore, CEO of Angelman Syndrome Foundation, will discuss Angelman syndrome with experts in their field to provide resources and education to families. From a deep dive into the genetics of Angelman syndrome, to understanding clinical treatments for treating seizures to discussions with IEP specialists and communication specialists, we are here to help as many families as possible on this journey. We are so glad you have joined us and look forward to connecting and supporting this community together.
Episodes
26 episodes
Epilepsy in Angelman Syndrome
In this episode, Dr. Mark Nespeca lays the groundwork by identifying and explaining the types of seizures commonly seen in individuals with Angelman syndrome. Dr. Ron Thibert then delves into treatment options and discusses Non-Convulsive Statu...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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59:30
Food is Medicine
People with Angelman syndrome demonstrate a higher than average response to dietary therapy. This podcast provides a better understanding of what dietary therapy is, what benefits are seen and who benefits most, as well as side effects....
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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37:09
Decision Fatigue to Peace with Lisa Jamieson
Angelman mom, Lisa Jamieson from Walk Right In Ministries, a faith-based organization that supports caregivers, joins CEO Amanda Moore to discuss Lisa's personal experiences as a caregiver and insights on supporting the mental wellbeing of thos...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:28
Travel Tips
Guest hosts AJ and Chloe Knouff are joined by Haily Green of Wondermakers Travel. They talk all things travel including planning, special considerations and tips for trips to Disney.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Founda...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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30:43
Top 10 Questions With Amanda Moore
Amanda Moore, Angelman Syndrome Foundation CEO, shares the top 10 questions she is asked and how she answers those questions.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at Angelman.org<...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:41
Behavior and Anxiety in Angelman Syndrome
Christopher Keary, MD, Behavioral Director at the MGH Angelman Syndrome Clinic, and Cesar Ochoa-Lubinoff, MD, MPH, ASF Clinic Director at Cedars-Sinai, offer valuable insights on evaluation, management, and recommended treatment options for uni...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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48:19
Miles For Smiles w Deanna McCurdy
Inspiring mother, advocate and runner, Deanna McCurdy, talks with CEO Amanda Moore about uniting her passion and purpose to create Team Miles for Smiles.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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56:29
Genotypes: A Conversation with Parents
ASF CEO Amanda Moore talks with parents of individuals with AS about the various genotypes and their experiences with how each genotype presents. + + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:07:04
Adults & Caregiver Support
Parent of an 28-year-old daughter with Angelman syndrome, Robin Wilkerson discuss the importance of community and how to support adults.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at An...
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35:08
An Interview With Angie Kim, Best-Selling Author
New York Times best-selling author Angie Kim discusses her new heart-wrenching thriller book "Happiness Falls" and the character Eugene who has Angelman syndrome.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:04:32
Seizure Control & Diet in AS
Diet is so important to controlling seizures individuals with AS. Learn more about the ketogenic diet from Mass General Hospital dietician Heidi Pfeifer.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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31:44
Financial Planning Q&A
Caring and planning for the future of a family member with special needs is often overwhelming. Mary Anne Ehlert from Protected Tomorrows answers common financial questions from Angelman families.+ + +Learn more about Angelman S...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:34:48
All Things Seizures
Dr. Ron Thibert, ASF Clinician at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses everything families need to know about seizures in Angelman syndrome.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:27:47
AS Medical Care For All Ages
In this previously recorded conversation, listen to medical experts answer commonly asked questions about medical care.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at Angelman.org.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:13:50
Angelman Dads
Fathers discuss everything there is to know about being a dad to a child with Angelman syndrome.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at Angelman.org.Follow us on
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:08:52
Clinical Trials in AS
In this previously recorded conversation, listen to a Q&A moderated by Dr. Elizabeth Jalazo about exciting clinical trial news.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at Angelma...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:07:18
We Are Single Caregivers
Two single mothers of children with Angelman syndrome discuss what help looks like for them.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at Angelman.org.Follow us on
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:35
AS Clinical Experts Panel
In this previously recorded webinar, listen to an "ask all, tell all" session with four Angelman syndrome clinical experts.+ + +Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at Angelman.org...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:22:02
How Diet Therapy Saved My Son
Parent Lizzie Sordia describes how the ketogenic diet eventually stopped her son's seizures. Learn more about Diet Therapy: Angelman.org/articles/diet-therapy+ + +
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10:38
Newly Diagnosed 101
Two mothers join Amanda to discuss their newly diagnosed journey and early signs of Angelman syndrome in their children.+ + + Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at Angelman.org.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:17
Understanding Episodes of Myoclonus
ASF Clinician Dr. Robert Carson discuss non-epileptic myoclonus, a movement disorder that presents itself with sudden, brief, shock-like jerks in individuals with AS.+ + + Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:03:27
Understanding Adults with AS
ASF CEO Amanda Moore interviews Robin Wilkerson, parent of Paige, a 29-year-old with AS. Diagnosed at age 5, Robin discusses her family's journey and the unique challenges of AS in adulthood.+ + + Learn more about Angelman ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:50
Understanding The UBE3A Gene
ASF Clinic Director Christian Hommes and Matt Judson from The Philpot Lab at UNC explain the complexities of UBE3A.* * *Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation at Angelman.org.Follow us on
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:29
Sibling Spotlight: Baden Moore
In Episode 3, ASF CEO Amanda Moore interviews a special guest! Her 7-year-old son Baden explains first-hand what it's like being a twin sibling to his brother Jackson, who has AS.* * *Learn more about Angelman Syndrome Foundation...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:24
Ladder Learning Network
In Episode 2, ASF CEO Amanda Moore and ASF Chief Medical Officer Liz Jalazo discuss the importance of clinical care and introduce the LADDER Learning Network. A perfect listen for newly-diagnosed families as well as those who are further along ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:34