A genetic disease is one that can be hereditary or hereditary, and one of them is known as Angelman syndrome. Also called AS, it can change a person, both physically and mentally. Angelman syndrome, like any other genetic disease, has symptoms or characteristics unique to the carrier. It has effects on the wearer's daily life, and can be treated, but not cured. AS also has a certain prognosis, or outcome. Angelman syndrome, similar to other genetic diseases, has many symptoms. Symptoms are mental or physical characteristics that determine that a person suffers from a genetic disease or any disease in general. In Angelman syndrome, a common symptom is speech disturbances (Roggenback). Another symptom commonly present is developmental delay, which is when the body takes longer than expected to form an appearance (Roggenback). People with AS may have periodic seizures, as well as microcephaly, which is when a person has a smaller head than normal ("Angelman syndrome." National). They are prone to balance disorders, which causes unstable and jerky movements (Roggenback). Along with these trembling movements, patients with Angelman syndrome have hand flapping movements (“Angelman syndrome”. The Encyclopedia). Balance disorder is a possible cause of their walking problems. Although there are many serious symptoms of Angelman syndrome, some seem more casual and do not affect the diagnosed patient as much. According to Genetics Home Reference, “Children with Angelman syndrome typically have a happy, excited behavior, with frequent smiling, laughing, and flapping movements” (“Angelman Syndrome.” Genetics). Therefore, people with Angelman syndrome are not always... middle of paper ... There are many findings as to what treatments are available depending on which symptoms they present with the most severe case. Works Cited “Angelman Syndrome.” The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects. Ed. James Wynbrandt and Mark D. Ludman. New York: Facts on File, 2000. 26 –27. Print. “Angelman syndrome”. Home reference on genetics. United States National Library of Medicine. April 21, 2014. The web. April 18, 2014. “Angelman Syndrome.” » National Center for Biotechnology Information. Nd Web. April 29, 2014. “NINDS Angelman Syndrome Information Page.” » National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Nd Web. April 28, 2014.Roggenback, Jennifer; Carson-Dewitt, Rosalyn. “Angelman syndrome.” Scabies Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. Internet. April 29, 2014. “What is Angelman Syndrome?” » Angelman Syndrome Foundation. Nd Web. April 29. 2014.