Genetic Foundations
Before being renamed for the British pediatrician who identified it, Angelman Syndrome was once known by this peculiar and now outdated term, referencing the characteristic gait and demeanor of those affected.
A. Happy Puppet Symptom
B. Happy Puppy Syndrome
C. Happy Puppet Syndrome
D. Man Angel Syndrome
What is Happy Puppet Syndrome?
This is the typical speech condition of individuals with Angelman Syndrome.
A. Yapaholics
B. Minimal/Limited or Non-verbal speech
C. Lisps
D. apraxia
What is minimal/limited speech or non-verbal communication?
This diagnostic feature is a distinct set of behaviors seen visually.
A. Genotype
B. Biotype
C. Phenotype
D. Monotype
What is phenotype?
This training procedure was used by Fichtner and Tiger(2015) to teach individuals with AS when it's appropriate to engage in social interactions.
A. Tacting
B. Discrimination Training
C. BST
D. Staff Training
What is discrimination training?
There's no such thing as a silly question, and this person can always be counted on to ask what we're all thinking during any lecture.
Who is Tanner?
Way back when, this is the year that Angelman Syndrome was first described.
A. 1965
B. 1987
C. 1865
D. 2021
When is 1965?
The typical facial expression of people with Angelman Syndrome is often described as having a "happy" demeanor, characterized by...
A. Frowning
B. Pursed Lips
C. Smiling
D. Laughing
E. Both C and D
What is frequent smiling and laughing?
When a familial mutation is known, this type of prenatal evaluation may be offered to parents concerned about Angelman Syndrome.
A. Intrauterine Transfusion
B. Cesarean Section
C. Fetal Testing
D. All of the above
What is fetal testing?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Which participant in Fichtner and Tiger(2015)'s research study displayed frequent hugging as their target behavior?
A. Justin
B. Allan
C. Both A and D
D. Marc
E. All of the above
Who is Marc and Justin?
Hakuna Matata, it means no worries, and this person definitely has none (even when he procrastinates).
Who is Michael?
Within this gene, there can be point mutations and small deletions.
A. Trisomy 13
B. UBE3A gene
C. DNA
D. All of the above
What is UBE3A gene?
This feature is represented visually by small head size with a flat occiput.
A. Plagiocephaly
B. Macrocephaly
C. Microcephaly
D. None of the above
What is microcephaly?
Sleep conditions can require interventions, one of which involving a structured bed time routine.
A. Group therapy
B. Bleach therapy
C. Behavioral Therapy
D. Exposure Therapy
What is Behavioral Therapy?
This organization organizes the Global Summit and Gala, which is the biggest science and drug development event devoted to Angelman Syndrome.
A. Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF)
B. Global Angelman Syndrome Registry
C. Foundation for Angelman Therapeutics (FAST)
What is FAST?
For his capstone, you're jumping over obstacles... literally. Just make sure you yell "Parkour!" before you try the big flip.
Who is Cai?
This genetic mechanism class has a high frequency of obesity as they get older.
A. Class I
B. Class II and IV
C. Class III
D. Class IV
What is Class IV?
A hallmark feature of Angelman Syndrome that often appears before the age of 3 years old is this type of delay.
A. Severe Learning Disability
B. Opening their eyes
C. Small hands
D. Sexual Characteristics
What is severe developmental/learning delay?
80% of people with the AS diagnosis also have a comorbid condition called...
A. Autism
B. Epilepsy
C. Colic
D. None of the above
What is Epilepsy?
Radstaake et al. (2013) used FCT in this setting to show that teachers can successfully implement interventions with AS individuals.
A. School
B. Play groups
C. In home
D. Outside
What is school?
Over the last 2 years, this man is the source of our knowledge due to countless hours of reading, but also the reason why we're broke seeing as how his book is $158
Who is Cooper?
Deletions found on this chromosome led to Dr. Angelman's discovery of AS.
A. UBE3A gene
B. Y Chromosome
C. XY Chromosome
D. 15q11-13 Chromosome
What is chromosome 15q11-13?
Individuals with Angelman Syndrome typically exhibit this type of abnormal movement or posture, including jerky movements.
A. Dymorphic facial features
B. Laughter
C. Ataxia
D. Epilepsy
What is ataxia?
This ratio showcases how many people are diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome.
A. 1 in a million
B. 1 in 15,000
C. 1 in 10,000
D. 2 in 10,000
What is 1 in 10,000?
To provide means of increased communication efforts, these methods can be made available to individuals with AS.
A. Gestures
B. Makaton PECS
C. AAC
D. All of the above
What is all of the above (Makaton PECS, AAC, Gestures)
Why did this teacher go to Utah State University for their doctorate before teaching us? Because she wanted to learn all the answers... before she had to grade ours!
Who is Dr. Lorraine?