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The Williams Syndrome Association: Your Source
This is "your source for the latest information on Williams Syndrome." Go to the Parents section and click "What is Williams Syndrome?" for a description. The section for teachers offers education strategies, research results, assessment...
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Examples of Unbalanced Chromosomal Arrangements
Learn about disorders caused by a deletion of DNA from one of the chromosomes. This article explains causes, inheritance, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Cri-du-Chat Syndrome and Williams Syndrome.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Growing Up Different: Williams Syndrome
Explore the physical problems associated with Williams Syndrome and explain the role of elastin in body structure and function. Investigate the relationship between blood vessel diameter and hypertension and take a person's blood pressure.
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The Ws Cognitive Profile and Educational Strategies
Beginning with references to several articles written on Williams Syndrome (WS), this site provides an outline efficient for educators to follow when teaching children with WS and writing IEP's. Williams Syndrome is compared to a...
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First Signs: Other Developmental Disorders
Although developmental and behavioral disorders are increasingly widespread, they are still poorly understood by most of society. The lack of knowledge is further compounded by the stigma that often accompanies a diagnosis of a...