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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