Williams Syndrome Foundation
Williams Syndrome is a rare disorder. Like Down's Syndrome it is caused by an abnormality in chromosomes, and shows a wide variation in ability from person to person.
Williams People have a unique pattern of emotional, physical and mental strengths and weaknesses. For parents, teachers, and care workers, learning about this pattern can be a key to understanding a Williams person and in helping them achieve their full potential.
It is a non-hereditary syndrome which occurs at random and can effect brain development in varying degrees, combined with some physical effects or physical problems. These range from lack of co-ordination, slight muscle weakness, possible heart defects and occasional kidney damage. Hypercalcaemia - a high calcium level - is often discovered in infancy, and normaldevelopment is generally delayed.
The Williams Syndrome Foundation is run for parents by parents. There are no paid fund-raisers and funds go directly to research and welfare, apart from minimal administrative expenses.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 0208 567 1374 0208 567 1374
- enquiries@williams-syndrome.org.uk
- Website
- Williams Syndrome Foundation
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Where to go
- Address
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Box 103
Charter House
Lord Montgomery Way
Ealing
Portsmouth - Postcode
- PO1 2SN
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