What is

Angelman
Syndrome? SOURCES:
Angelman syndrome (AS), is
also called happy puppet
syndrome. It is a rare neuro- https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/angel
man-syndrome#diagnosis
genetic disorder that affects
the nervous system. This
mental disability tends to be
https://www.angelman.org/what-is-as/
ANGELMAN
characterized by jerky
movement that is caused by
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-
conditions/angelman-
SYNDROME
lack of genes that are usually syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-
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present in chromosome 15 MEDICALLY FRAGILE
inherited from the mother. CONDITION
https://g.co/kgs/5Vp1FF
Angelman syndrome is very
often misdiagnosed as http://www.childrenshospital.org/conditi
JORDYNN ANDERSON
cerebral palsy or autism ons-and-
treatments/conditions/angelman-
because of the lack of
syndrome/symptoms-and-causes
awareness a person might
have. https://rarediseases.org/rare-
diseases/angelman-syndrome/
CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDE:
-Developmental delay
-severe speech imparement
-seizures
-walking and balance
disorders.
CAUSES:
Angelman syndrome is caused by a
genetic mutation relating to chromosome
15. Chromosome 15 is a copy inherited
from each parent. important in
development because it has more than
102 million DNA building blocks that
represents more than 3 percent of the
DNA cells. So when only one copy of the
gene is active in certain areas of the
brain, it causes developmental struggles
and results to Angelman syndrome.
-Parental DNA pattern
-Missing chromosomes
-Gene mutation
WHO
WhoITitAFFECTS
affectsAND
and
PERVALENCE:
Prevalence
Angelman syndrome is affected equally by
males and females. It occurs in
approximately 1 in 12-20 thousand people.
Many cases are not diagnosed, so it's hard
to determine an exact number in the
population who are affected.
TREATMENT:
Although there is on-going research, there
is no cure for Angelman syndrome.
Depending on the signs and symptoms
PARAPROFESSIONAL
ASSISTANCE:
The job of a paraprofessional is to know
the child and his/her needs.
Full time inclusion is necessary.
know that every action is a way of
communication, not just seeking attention.
Build positive behavior supports and self
talk.
Paying attention and making connections.
Assistance with walking, balance, eating,
communication, and necessary needs.

SYMPTOMS: treatments may include:

Helping assist with personal hygiene and
-Anti-seizure medication to control restroom necessities.
DEVELOPMENTAL: seizures.
-speech delays Monitor and assist students in every day
-babbling
MUSCULAR:
Treatment:
-Physical therapy to help with walking and
movement.
needs.

-abnormal walking problems

COGNITIVE: -Communication therapy, like sign
-developmental disability language and picture communication.
-intellectual disability
PHYSICAL: -Behavior therapy to help hyperactivity
-lack of crawling and short attention span and to help
-minimal speech development.
-frequent smiling and laughing
-flapping of hands
-drooling
-lazy eye
-seizures
-sleep disorder
-small head size