Anne Kipps Williams Syndrome Presentation

Williams Syndrome (also known as WBS): 

Williams Syndrome (also known as WBS) Anne Kipp IEC 522 - University of KY Dr. Jung’s Class –Spring ‘12

What is Williams Syndrome?: 

What is Williams Syndrome?

Faces of Williams Syndrome: 

Faces of Williams Syndrome Picture to Above: http:// www.wsf.org/photo_gallery/photo%20pages/alec.htm Picture Above: http:// www.wsf.org/photo_gallery/photo%20pages/andale.htm Picture Above: http:// www.wsf.org/photo_gallery/photo%20pages/alyssahodge.htm Picture to Right: http:// www.wsf.org/photo_gallery/photo%20pages/timlouder.htm Picture to Left: http:// www.wsf.org/photo_gallery/photo%20pages/maddox.htm

Characteristics of Children with Williams Syndrome: 

Characteristics of Children with Williams Syndrome Physical Characteristics Low birth weight and slow to gain weight Short stature as an adult Cardiovascular problems Upturned nose Wide mouth with large lips Small chin Puffiness around eyes and skin covering inner eye Small, widespread teeth Musculoskeletal abnormalities Low muscle tone Developmental Characteristics Amazing musical and verbal skills Very sociable and charismatic Irritability and feeding issues during infancy Hypersensitivity to sounds ADHD Low IQs, developmental delays, learning disabilities Difficulty with visual-spatial activities

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Incidence & Etiology: 

Incidence & Etiology About 1 in 7,000 to 1 in 20,000 people will be diagnosed with Williams Syndrome 20,000-30,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with this syndrome

Diagnosis & Outlook: 

Diagnosis & Outlook Clinical diagnosis, blood test called FISH, micro-array analysis Most live active, full lives if diagnosis is early, which allows for early intervention and continual medical monitoring Most develop self-help skills and finish school Employment, independence, and living arrangements depend on the child

Needs of Children with Williams Syndrome: 

Needs of Children with Williams Syndrome Services provided by: developmental psychologists speech and language pathologists physical and occupational therapists doctors

How to Support a Child with Williams Syndrome: 

How to Support a Child with Williams Syndrome Introduce new toys, people and topics to his/her life Awareness of noise levels and accessible earplugs Provide guidance in conversation direction and topics Help eliminate distractions and provide short periods of work interchanged with breaks to eliminate hyperactivity and concentration difficulties Music therapy and lessons

Family Needs : 

Family Needs Financial assistance for medical costs Guidance on what to expect and who to contact for support and services

Teachers of Children with Williams Syndrome: 

Teachers of Children with Williams Syndrome Suggestions “Hands on” learning experience to help with attention Repetition and consistency are key Music as a way to teach and to calm Frequent breaks in “work” Set students up for rewards and success Roleplaying to help ease fears and anxiety Allow time for “favorite” conversations, but set boundaries for discussions What to Expect Enthusiastic Learner Struggles in math and reading Auditory Learner Develop a “team approach” to meet all of the child’s needs

Resources to Learn More & Find Help: 

Resources to Learn More & Find Help www.williams-syndrome.org Williams Syndrome Clinics for Evaluations Boston, Cincinnati, Columbus, Philadelphia, Bronx, Buffalo, Salt Lake City

References: 

References Bellugi , U., Järvinen-Pasley , A., Doyle, T. F., Reilly, J., Reiss, A. L., & Korenberg , J. R. (2007). Affect, Social Behavior, and the Brain in Williams Syndrome. Current Directions In Psychological Science , 16 (2), 99-104. Dodd , H. F., Schniering , C. A., & Porter, M. A. (2009). Beyond Behaviour : Is Social Anxiety Low in Williams Syndrome?. Journal Of Autism & Developmental Disorders , 39 (12), 1673-1681. Fidler , D. J., Hepburn, S. L., Most, D. E., Philofsky , A., & Rogers, S. J. (2007). Emotional Responsivity in Young Children With Williams Syndrome. American Journal On Mental Retardation , 112 (3 ), 194-206 . Genetics Home Reference. (2012, January 30). Williams syndrome . Retrieved from http ://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/williams-syndrome Levine, K., & Wharton, R. (2000). Williams Syndrome and Happiness. American Journal On Mental Retardation , 105 (5), 363-371. National Center for Biotechnology Information. ( n.d. ). Williams syndrome . Retrieved from http ://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22196/ National Organization for Rare Disorders. (2011). Williams syndrome . Retrieved from: http :// www.rarediseases.org/rare-disease-information/rare- diseases/ byID /298/ viewAbstract Williams Syndrome Association. ( n.d. ). Retrieved from http ://www.williams-syndrome.org/ The University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center. (2012). Williams syndrome . Retrieved from http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/whataregd/williams/ The Williams Syndrome Foundation. (2012, January 26 ). The williams syndrome comprehensive website . Retrieved from http://www.wsf.org/ Riby , D. M., Jones, N., Brown, P. H., Robinson, L. J., Langton, S. H., Bruce, V., & Riby , L. H. (2011). Attention to Faces in Williams Syndrome. Journal Of Autism & Developmental Disorders , 41 (9 ), 1228-1239 .