MamasHealth.com Home Neurological Disorders Aicardi Syndrome Alternating Hemiplegia Angelman Syndrome Ataxia Telangiectasia Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Glossopharyngeal Multiple Sclerosis Neurofibromatosis Pinched Nerve Sciatica Tabes Dorsalis Tardive Dyskinesia Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Tay-Sachs Disease Links Email Mama Mama's Recipes Acne myths: Fact and fiction	What is Angelman Syndrome? Angelman syndrome is a chromosomal disease that causes neurological problems. Angelman syndrome was first identified by physician Harold Angelman in 1965. What Causes Angelman Syndrome? Angelman syndrome is caused by the deletion or inactivation of a particular series of genes that regulate a protein called (UBE3A) on chromosome 15q11-13. The majority of cases of Angelman syndrome are inherited but others appear to be the result of genetic mutations from unknown causes. Symptoms of Angelman Syndrome The extent and variety of the symptoms of Angelman syndrome vary depending on the specific gene(s) involved. Some common symptoms of Angelman syndrome are: flat heads feeding problems (infants between 1 and 2 months old) speech impairment hyperactivity epilepsy protruding tongues unexplained bouts of laughter Development of Angelman Syndrome Angelman syndrome is usually not recognized at birth or in infancy. This is true because the developmental problems associated with Angelman syndrome are nonspecific during this time.  The most common age of diagnosis of Angelman syndrome is between three and seven years when the characteristic behaviors and features become most evident.   Treatments for Angelman Syndrome Currently, Angelman syndrome cannot be cured. Treatment involves controlling the symptoms. Common treatments for Angelman syndrome are: educational and behavioral interventions (to help with communication, schooling, sleep disturbances, and general behavior) physical and occupational therapies speech and language interventions behavior modification	Sponsor a contest on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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