Well from what I read not autism. It is a deletion of chromosome 15 which also causes severe mental retardation. Angelmans syndrome is not associated with developmental regression (loss of previously attained developmental milestones. It used to be referred to as Happy Puppet syndrome because of the flapping and the people that have this are very happy. It is no longer called that. Anyway, I guess I could see maybe where you were going in regards to the flapping? But from what I read no relation. Interesting though. Hugs Denise

very interesting. Some notable similarities with Autism. The exceptions are the malformed and protruding jaw, protruding tongue, drooling, hypopigmentation of the skin and eyes and jerky walking gait. But the rest, very very scary similar to Autism in it's very generic definition.

well, denise, one of the markers of Autism is the "hand flapping" as well as the poor eye contact. The regression of skills and the inability to diagnose before 3 years of age. Interesting. Many people also don't get their ASD diagnosis till then. It certainly doesn't describe my son, but from a very generic standpoint glossing over the markers it can sound similar.

it is not autism.

who told you it could be part of autism? I guess SPECTURM is wide huh.
We have a child at school with this, and thats all i can say on the subject.
God Bless :)
XO

I was reading about it.My son is happy and giggly and not talking.He jerks his legs and flaps his arms.I wouldnt say drool but excessive syliva.He soaks his sleeves on his shirt from licking.I posted on the combating autism blog about celebrity children having more money and fame making it easier to overcome.Anonymous commented that John Travolta has a child with autism.John travolta apparently denied any services for his son.This british celebrity Colin Farrel has a child with Angles syndrome.I then looked up Angles Syndrome and why hasnt it ever been mentioned?My son is also heat sensative he sweats all the time, and hates his sweaty socks.He hates blankets and clothes.I just got concerned and still a little.The one that said someone at their kids scholl has it.Will you tell me more about it?If you know more.Thanks guys!

I didnt mean to sound like I was bad mouthing John Travolta.He chose not to use therapy or anything for his son.I dont even know how true it is.I looked up John Travolta and child with autism and thats what I read.

This is where i got it could be autism-http://.angelman.org/

Wait Its actually www.angelman.org/angel and click the first site and autism is written in there.

You know come to mention it, I was doing the dishes the other day and heard something on TV with Collin Ferral and ran into the room because I heard autism mentioned. Maybe Angelmans syndrome is on the spectrum? Not sure. Also I have a friend that if friends with John Travolta's brother and he claims that his son does have autism but that they do not recognize it due to religious reasons. Thats what I heard through the grapevine. Denise

I know a boy , Oliver's age with this diagnosis. He attends the preK in the neighborhood church. His grandmother basically funded the pre school, but for Oli is is not what is best. Anyway, this boy is similar in that he is delayed, and that is about it. I have a geneticsist for my pediatrition. I also had 'amnio' durning pregnancy, due to my age.(being labeled ancient can get you all sorts of services and discounts) Anyway the thing about the spectrum is that other identifyable things are first omitted then the criteria DMS-IV applies. My brother who is now 47 suffered birth trauma causing cerebal palsy. Many of his traints are similar to Oli, so possibly the senses are affected by the CP.

My nephew has this. It is considered an autism spectrum disorder. He also had CP and seizures. I love him very much, but it is a can be very difficult to deal with. He is on a lot of different meds that have to be rotated to treat his various aliments. That is all I know, I wish I could be more help. Good luck! Rachel

MY PARTNERS SON HAS ANGELMAN SYNDROME IT IS NOT RELATED TO AUTISM. IT IS A DELETION OF CHROMOSOME 15 WHICH IS ONE CHROMOSOME UP OR DOWN FROM AUTISM ALL ANGELMAN SYDROME CHILDREN HAVE DIFFERENT SYMPTOMS FOR EXAMPLE MY PARTNERS SON DOES NOT EAT MUCH AND ONLY SLEEPS FOR ONE HR A DAY WHEREAS SOMEONE WHO I READ ABOUT DOESNT KNOW WHEN TO STOP EATING

Angelman Syndrome and Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) are both syndromes that result from a genetic deletion on chromosome 15 (more or less - I am simplifying). While the genetics is complex, basically, if the deletion is on the father's genetic material (sperm) you get Prader-Willi Syndrome. If the deletion is on the mother's genetic material (egg) you get Angelmann Syndrome. The syndromes are very different, but, in both cases, the children are at risk for autism.

- PWSMom (Founder of Healing Autism Group)