WILLIAMS SYNDROME

WHAT IS WILLIAMS SYNDROME?

• Williams syndrome is a genetic condition, presented at birth, and can effect anyone.
• It is characterized by medical problems including cardiovascular disease
• Development disease, and learning disabilities.

HOW IS IT PASSED DOWN?

• It is located on the 7th chromosome.
• It is on the CLIP2, ELN, GTF21, GTF2LRD1,
• LIMK1, and the NCF1 genes.

WHO DOES IT EFFECT?

• It effects everyone.
• Everyone has a chance to be born with it.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF WILLIAMS SYNDROME?

• Development delay
• Learning disorders
• Unusual appearance of the face
• Easily distracted

WHAT TREATMENTS ARE THE FOR WILLIAMS SYNDROME?

• Physical therapy
• Developmental therapy
• Speech therapy