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