ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME
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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Genetic Disorders
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/
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Symptoms
Flat heads Jerky movements Protruding tongues Inappropriate laughter Absence of speech Mental retardation
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Sex Linked or Autosomal
Angelman’s Syndrome is autosomal and is also recessive
Angelman’s Syndrome is both equally common in males and females
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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