Date: February 15, 2022
What is Angelman Syndrome?
Angelman Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system, characteristics that include developmental delays, intellectual disability, and speech impairments. Angelman syndrome generally go unnoticed until the age of 1 year. Children typically have a happy demeanor and have a fascination with water
Symptoms
- developmental delay
- intellectual disability
- epilepsy
- microcephaly
- short attention span
- happy demeanor
- hyperactivity
- hand-flapping
Associated Behaviors
- tongue thrusting
- feeding problems during infancy
- sensitivity to heat
- frequent drooling
- attraction to water
Prevalence
Angelman Syndrome is a rare disorder and affects 1 in 12,000 to 20,000 a year. Equally to less than 200,000 case a year. Affects all ethnicities and sexes equally.
Resources
Website: International Angelman Day – FeASt – FAST (cureangelman.org)
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