Fact/Info Sheet

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Introducing the Updated Educational profile for Students with Williams Syndrome.

This profile is based on years of research and is designed to share key information to teachers and school providers.

Updates include:

• Executive functioning information
• Updated reading information
• Updated math information
• Updated information on routines and schedules
• Updated teacher information

Members of the WSA can support individuals with Williams syndrome in their local communities and across the nation by hosting fundraisers to benefit the organization. Throughout May and all year round, volunteers and families associated with WSA come together to arrange walks and various events nationwide. The purpose of these activities is to generate funds for connections, resources and research.

Most individuals with Williams syndrome have an affinity to music. They are touched by music in ways not usually seen in the general population. It is quite common for those with Williams syndrome to be reduced to tears by classical music, disturbed by music played in minor chords or moved to dance and laugh by playful and "happy" music.

Theresa M. Varnet

Estate Planning for parents with a dependent who has a disability is a complex process. Most parents find it difficult to even contemplate their death and, as a result, planning can be an upsetting experience for families. It is not unusual for parents to feel either too young to consider estate planning or to feel they have so few assets that this type of planning is applicable to them.

National Disability Institute

The goal of this guide is to help you understand the essentials of ABLE accounts and how to integrate ABLE knowledge into lessons to benefit young adults, adults and entrepreneurs.

PDF containing typical physical, medical, neuropsychological, and behavioral characteristics of Williams syndrome. Updated 2020.