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ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME

AJ. ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME. Genetic Disorders. http://www.armyofangels.org/liam_school_1_sm.jpg. Development delay and neurological problems Caused by a Deletion in part of a chromosome Usually appears at birth Noticeable at 6 to 12 months

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ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME

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  1. AJ ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME

  2. Genetic Disorders http://www.armyofangels.org/liam_school_1_sm.jpg • Development delay and neurological problems • Caused by a Deletion in part of a chromosome • Usually appears at birth • Noticeable at 6 to 12 months • http://www.sheldonhickey.com/images/Maggie%20smile.jpg

  3. Symptoms • Flat heads • Jerky movements • Protruding tongues • Inappropriate laughter • Absence of speech • Mental retardation

  4. Sex Linked or Autosomal • Angelman’s Syndrome is autosomal and is also recessive • Angelman’s Syndrome is both equally common in males and females

  5. How often does Angelman’s Syndrome Occur • About 1000 people in the U.S. and Canada have Angelman’s Syndrome • And also in occurs in all racial/ethnic groups

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