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     Angelman syndrome is a brain disorder that causes severe developmental disorders, distinctive facial appearance and behavior, epilepsy, and lack of speech. Many people with this disorder are happy, affectionate, and laugh frequently and at inappropriate times.

• Angelman is a neuro-genetic disorder that is seen in 1 in every 15,000 births.
• This can often be confused with the disorders cerebral palsy and autism.
• Some of the characteristics of this disorder include; developmental delay,seizures, walking and balance disorders, and lack of speech.
• People with this disorder are usually happy with frequent smiling, laughter, and hand flapping movements.

• Most of these people have trouble sleeping and don't need as much sleep as others.
• Some of the people with this syndrome have unusually fair skin and light-colored hair.
• With age they become less excited and their sleeping problems tend to improve.
• They do continue to have intellectual disability, severe speech impairment, and seizures.
• Some may develop scoliois.
• Life expectancy with this condition is nearly normal.

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Genetics of Angelman Syndrome Eckert

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Treatments for Angelman Syndrome Eckert