Abstract

*Dr. Bouchra Aabbassi and Abdeslam Benali

ABSTRACT

"Angelman syndrome” also known as "Happy Puppet Syndrome", is a rare genetic disorder linked to the lack of function or contribution of UBE3A gene located on the maternally derived allele of 15q chromosome. This disorder is characterised by severe psychomotor delay and severe intellectual disability, with absence of language, jerky movements, frequent laughter or smiling and almost constantly epilepsy. This syndrome is causing severe motor and intellectual disabilities. It affects deeply the life of the child and his family. We report the case of a 2.6 years-old-girl brought, first, in child psychiatry department and who is being diagnosed as “Angelman Syndrome”.