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What is the difference between angelman syndrome and autism?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Angelman Syndrome = : intellectual disability,puppet-like, jerky movements, hand-flapping, laughter outbursts, sociability, & severe language deficits from lack of maternal genes, 2 sets of paternal genes or only active paternal genes on Chromosome 15q11.2-q13. A few kids with AS lack social communication & reciprocity + their stereotypical movements, warranting additional diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Answered 4/26/2015

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