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First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome

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1: READ "A Parent's Brochure for Parents" on the site Army of Angels.

2: DOWNLOAD an information packet from the Angelman Syndrome Foundation of Australia to get your questions answered.

3: JOIN the Angelman Syndrome Forum, the e-mail list Angelman-L, or another community of parents for support and advice.

4: BUY The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Angelman Syndrome to read up on the issues you'll be dealing with. Compare Prices

5: CONSULT Facts About Angelman Syndrome, once a booklet from the Angelman Syndrome Foundation and now an online resource.

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