Emily Planton

Briar was an exciting addition to our growing family, number two in the four-kid lineup. She was a very happy and easy going baby, but was struggling to meet her milestones. After years of therapy and specialists, we still did not have the answers. We were determined to make her life better, tapping into every resource we had, engineered walking devices, turning our house into a sensory gym, and more. Finally, while 36 weeks pregnant with our fourth, and Briar now at three and a half years old, we received the call that confirmed what we already knew in our hearts. Angelman Syndrome.

We like to say Briar lives and thrives with Angelman Syndrome. Her diagnosis is a daily hardship, but through her hardship she has taught our family and those around her so much. We are proud of Briar’s strength, resilience, and perseverance and dream of the day her voice can one day be heard. Finding FAST, learning the science, and joining the community, has given us hope.