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FACTS ABOUT ME !
I was born on the 10th of July 1986 .
HI
I’m
The Lord is righteous in all His
ways and loving toward all He
has made.
I was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome in P.J.
1993 after being featured as a Wednesday’s
Ps. 145:17 Child looking for my forever family. I was
adopted in 1996 by my special education
(Paul James)
teacher Cindy Snyder. I am blessed to have
her as my mom.

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I can crawl, pull myself up to stand, climb on
furniture and walk with assistance

My favorite food is pasta and cheese and I

love drinking water and Ensure.

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I love to swim, watch DVD concerts, being
outside and playing with musical

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instruments.
P.J.’s Baptism
I attend Stepping Stones day progam 3
days a week so Mom and I can have a break
from each other.

Jesus said, "Let the little children Email: cinnredsnyder@q.com I have

come to me, and do not hinder them, Angelman Syndrome
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to
such as these.”
Matthew 19:14 Thanks for taking the time
to learn more about me

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WHAT IS ANGELMAN SYNDROME ?
Angelman syndrome is rare non-degenerative
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR ME WHAT MY FAMILY & FRIENDS SAY
“I have never regretted my decision to
neurological disorder. I have a deletion in my adopt”-Cindy
chromosome 15 that affects parts of my brain
particularly associated
"I love when PJ gets excited listening to
with language and
movement. You can find the radio station, eating licorice and
more detailed playing with scotch tape. What a joy it
information on the will be to see him in Heaven running and
Angelman Syndrome talking." Roxie, KPOF Radio
Foundation website

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www.angelman.org or
www.angelmanforum.org “I love to hear his giggle” Deanna
The form of Angelman I need you to treat and respect me as you would
Syndrome I have, is any other person. You can help me by being
nonhereditary from my compassionate, loving, caring, and understanding
family. as I am trying to reach my full potential.

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Walk with me at the National ASF Walkathon in
May or become a financial sponsor
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Although I may not show it, I also understand
ANGELMAN SYNDROME ? almost everything you say to me. My Mom will be
There are many characteristics of Angelman glad to answer any questions about me.
Syndrome

Some of the common ones that I share are: REMEMBER

1 Happy, smiling demeanor; easily excitable
personality
1 Developmental Delay (but no loss of skills)
1 Speech Impairment (non-verbal)
1 Movement or balance disorder usually ataxia
of gait
1 Hyperactivity, short attention span
1 Excessive chewing/mouthing behaviour
1 Seizures, abnormal EEG
I am still a boy who enjoys the same
things as most other boys. These are things
in particular that I like:
1 Hugs, smiles and words from you
1 Food and lots of it !
1 Swimming
1 Watching TV
1 Listening to Music P.J. in his gait trainer