Learn about Williams syndrome causes, symptoms, tests, treatment and prevention.
I looked around for information on cognitive abilities of Williams syndrome but very little was known.
Heart problems in infancy often lead to the initial diagnosis of Williams syndrome.
Williams syndrome is also marked by a delay in development of motor skills.
These delays continue into childhood, where patients with Williams syndrome are delayed in learning to walk.
However, a person with Williams syndrome has a 50% chance of passing the disorder on to each child.
Call your health care provider if you child has features that might be suggestive of Williams syndrome.
Seek genetic counseling if there is a family history of Williams syndrome.
None recalled him mentioning Williams syndrome and he did not continue research in the area.
Children with Williams syndrome often display serious delays in learning to count.
