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The behavioural features of Angelman syndrome are very characteristic. They are first apparent as feeding problems in infancy and a poor sleeping pattern. Many Angelman syndrome children require far less sleep than a normal child. The children are typically happy and sociable and laugh with minimal provacation, sometimes inappropriately in situations which others would not find funny. Attention span is short and hyperactivity common.

As children tend to enjoy similar pastimes. They prefer ‘rough and tumble’ games rather than activities which require concentration and they love water. favourite play things are plastic, balloons, photographs, noisy or musical toys and TV and video. They are sociable, affectionate children who enjoy the company of other people but tend not to interact with them directly.

Problem behaviours which have been noted in Angelman syndrome are hair pulling, biting, mouthing and chewing. These problems can be overcome by behaviour modification, although stubborness is another common Angelman trait! Thier natural inquisitiviness can lead them into danger eg: on the roads and in the kitchen.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, September 1st, 2007 at 3:47 pm and is filed under Angelman Syndrome.