Have questions on -Williams Syndrome??

[hurtingheart1]

Just came across this syndrome wondering if anyone on here has this or is familiar with it?? Msg back if you would ☺️ thank you

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello hurtingheart1 and thank you for your post.

Williams Syndrome is a rare congenital disorder that occurs randomly and affects around one in 18,000 people in the UK. It is non-hereditory and causes distinctive facial characteristics and a wider range of learning difficulties. Further information can be found on the following websites---

Williams Syndrome Foundation

williams-syndrome.org.uk

This is an organisation run by parents of people with Williams Syndrome. Provides help and advice.

Williams Syndrome Symptoms, signs, treatment and life...

medicinenet.com>williams_sy...

Are any other members able to help hurtingheart1 with this query, please?

Thank you and best wishes.

[hurtingheart1 in reply to MAS_Nurse]

Thank you for the reply & information on this just trying to learn more about it!!

[Natasha213 in reply to hurtingheart1]

Hi hurtingheart1,

I know this is 7 months ago but I have just signed up. I put In William's syndrome and your question came up.

My 10 month old son has been diagnosed with this a few weeks ago. X

[Hb2003]

I have Williams syndrome and have depression and other things from being in a special education class for most of my life

[hurtingheart1 in reply to Hb2003]

Hi Hb2003 - thanks for replying! I’m sorry to hear about your depression & dealing with all that! 💞💞💞🌻🌸but it’s awesome you are on here reaching out!! I hope you find some support& care on here& some better hopefull days ahead !!!🙏🏼🦋💐