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Angelman syndrome is a neuro-genetic disorder named after a British pediatrician, Dr. Harry Angelman, who first described the syndrome in 1965. AS is characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, speech impediment, sleep disturbance, unstable jerky gait, seizures, hand flapping movements, frequent laughter/smiling and usually a happy demeanour. AS is a classic example of genetic imprinting caused by deletion or inactivation of critical genes on the maternally inherited chromosome 15. The...


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what are the some facts about angelman syndrome?

I know these sites are excellent- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelman_Syndrome http://www.neuroguide.com/

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What kinds of activities are recommended for a nonverbal 12 year old female with angelman...
I started a new job working with a girl who has this. I am perplexed...

check this site it sounds like you don`t know much about angelman syndrome and it will help you decide the best activities for her

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    Do you have any students in your room with Angelman's Syndrome? It is similar to Prader Willi I had a student with Prader-Willi, but not Angelman's. You say they are similar so I...

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    Syndrome. My nephew's little boy was recently diagnosed with this. I am doing some research on-line I'm looking for others who have a child diagnosed with (or know someone who does) Angelman's

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