Angelman syndrome, also called happy puppet syndrome, is a genetic disorder named after the doctor who first described it back in 1965. Angelman syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 10,000 to 20,000 people. The typical characteristics of a person with Angelman's syndrome include mental retardation, blond hair, pale, deep-set eyes, a long chin, a puppet-like gait, and an absurd laugh. This is where the nickname "happy puppet syndrome" is derived. (Angelman Syndrome) There is one major cause of Angelman …showed first 75 words of 558 total…

…showed last 75 words of 558 total…usually helpful. Angleman Syndrome also cannot be prevented. Since it is caused randomly, Angelman Syndrome cannot be caught to be prevented. Even if it could be caught, it still could not be prevented because there is no cure. (Rare Pediatric) Bibliography: Angelman Syndrome. 25 Feb. 2005. 2 Mar. 2005 <http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=angelmansyndrome#genes>. Rare Pediatric Disease Database. 24 June 2003. 2 Mar. 2005 <http://www.madisonsfoundation.org/content/3/1/display.asp?did=63>.