Dup15q/Angelman Syndrome Clinic
Geisinger’s Dup15q/Angelman Syndrome Clinic provides skilled care for children with chromosome changes at 15q11.2-13.
Our clinic has a special focus on learning and behavioral concerns and offers comprehensive services, including:
- Developmental assessments
- Psychological and educational testing
- Speech-language evaluations
- Genetic counseling
- Medication consultation
- Neurology consultations
- Behavioral evaluations
What you should know about Dup15q syndrome:
- Dup15q syndrome is caused by a duplication or triplication (extra copies) of a portion of chromosome 15 in the q11.2-q13.1 region.
- The diagnosis is confirmed by genetic testing.
- People with Dup15q syndrome show a wide range and severity of symptoms, including but not limited to:
- Intellectual disability
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Low muscle tone (hypotonia) and motor delays
- Seizure disorders
- Behavioral concerns like anxiety and ADHD
- Physical differences
What you should know about Angelman syndrome:
- Angelman syndrome is caused by a genetic change of a portion of chromosome 15 in the q11.2-q13 region. Most often, this is a deletion (missing copy) or a genetic change in the UBE3A gene.
- The diagnosis is confirmed by genetic testing.
- Angelman syndrome is characterized by:
- Developmental delay/intellectual disability
- Speech impairment
- Balance issues (gait ataxia)
- Frequent laughter/excitability
- Physical differences
- Seizures
People with Dup15q syndrome or Angelman syndrome rarely have a family history of these conditions.
Why choose Geisinger’s Dup15q/Angelman Syndrome Clinic?
Multidisciplinary care for your complex needs
DevMed’s leadership in various fields and multidisciplinary approach allow our team to offer unique and practical services for children through adulthood.
Build your community
DevMed’s Dup15q/Angelman syndrome clinics also provide families with the opportunity to connect with other families with a child with Dup15q or Angelman syndrome. Families have shared their positive experiences with building their community and sharing resources.
Get help where you are, from experts who understand
DevMed’s team of specialists is available to provide local and long-distance consultations to help schools, agencies, and families address the complex needs of children with Dup15q or Angelman syndrome across the lifespan.
Participate in groundbreaking research
Our team is involved with Dup15q/Angelman syndrome research. For more details about our research studies, email devmedstudies@geisinger.edu.