Download ppt - ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME

Transcript
Page 1: ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME

AJ

Page 2: ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME

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/

images/Maggie%20smile.jpg

http://www.armyofangels.org/liam_school_1_sm.jpg

Page 3: ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME

Symptoms

Flat heads Jerky movements Protruding tongues Inappropriate laughter Absence of speech Mental retardation

Page 4: ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME

Sex Linked or Autosomal

Angelman’s Syndrome is autosomal and is also recessive

Angelman’s Syndrome is both equally common in males and females

Page 5: ANGELMAN’S SYNDROME

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


Recommended