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Medically Fragile Condition Angelman Syndrome Brochure

Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. It is characterized by developmental delays, lack of speech, seizures, and jerky movements. The syndrome is caused by a genetic mutation on chromosome 15 inherited from the mother. There is no cure, but treatments focus on managing seizures, improving movement and communication, and addressing behavioral issues through therapy and support. A paraprofessional's role is to understand the child's specific needs and provide full-time assistance with daily living activities, positive behavior reinforcement, and inclusion in educational activities.

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Medically Fragile Condition Angelman Syndrome Brochure

Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. It is characterized by developmental delays, lack of speech, seizures, and jerky movements. The syndrome is caused by a genetic mutation on chromosome 15 inherited from the mother. There is no cure, but treatments focus on managing seizures, improving movement and communication, and addressing behavioral issues through therapy and support. A paraprofessional's role is to understand the child's specific needs and provide full-time assistance with daily living activities, positive behavior reinforcement, and inclusion in educational activities.

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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-
20355621
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: WHO
WhoITitAFFECTS
affectsAND
and PARAPROFESSIONAL
Angelman syndrome is caused by a PERVALENCE:
Prevalence ASSISTANCE:
genetic mutation relating to chromosome
15. Chromosome 15 is a copy inherited Angelman syndrome is affected equally by The job of a paraprofessional is to know
from each parent. important in males and females. It occurs in the child and his/her needs.
development because it has more than approximately 1 in 12-20 thousand people.
102 million DNA building blocks that Many cases are not diagnosed, so it's hard Full time inclusion is necessary.
represents more than 3 percent of the to determine an exact number in the
DNA cells. So when only one copy of the population who are affected. know that every action is a way of
gene is active in certain areas of the communication, not just seeking attention.
brain, it causes developmental struggles
and results to Angelman syndrome.
TREATMENT: Build positive behavior supports and self
talk.
-Parental DNA pattern
-Missing chromosomes Paying attention and making connections.
Although there is on-going research, there
-Gene mutation
is no cure for Angelman syndrome.
Assistance with walking, balance, eating,
Depending on the signs and symptoms 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

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