Do kids with Williams syndrome sleep?

Sleep has been investigated in a few research studies. In one study, parents reported that almost all of their children with Williams syndrome had sleep problems. Some of the most commonly reported problems included greater bedtime resistance, sleep anxiety, night waking and daytime sleepiness.

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How does Williams syndrome affect sleep?

Beyond infancy, findings have consistently indicated that children with WS have more sleep problems than age-matched TD children, including sleep anxiety, bedtime resistance, sleep onset delay, frequent night waking, general restlessness, and excessive daytime sleepiness [10, 11, 41,42,43,44,45,46,47].

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What is Williams syndrome sleep?

One aspect of the WS phenotype that has yet to be adequately characterised is sleep. Parents of children with WS often report significant sleep-related symptoms that include difficulty in settling down at bedtime/falling asleep, prolonged awakenings from sleep and restless sleep [16], [17], [18].

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When do kids with Williams syndrome start talking?

Our own research has shown that children with WS generally have a very limited vocabulary up until the mental age1 of 18 months and many children may not say their first word until they are older than two years. There are a number of reasons why language abilities may be delayed in WS.

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Can a child with Williams syndrome live a normal life?

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by unique physical features, delays in cognitive development and potential cardiovascular problems. Children born with Williams syndrome can have a normal life expectancy but may develop side effects from the condition that can affect their prognosis.

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Living with "The Happy Syndrome" (It Makes You Friendly)

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Does Williams syndrome get worse with age?

Although hyperactivity may reduce in adults, persistent distractibility is still noted for many. Adults with Williams syndrome may also be less eager to learn than children with Williams syndrome. Anxiety tends to persist with age and adults may acquire additional fears and phobias over time.

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Can people with Williams syndrome have normal IQ?

Most individuals with Williams syndrome have a degree of intellectual disability, ranging from mild to severe. Research studies have suggested that IQ scores for children with Williams syndrome range from 40 to 112, with a mean IQ score of 68 which equates to a mild intellectual disability (average IQ is 100).

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Is Williams syndrome special needs?

Williams syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects many parts of the body. This condition is characterized by mild to moderate intellectual disability or learning problems, unique personality characteristics, distinctive facial features, and heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) problems.

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Is Williams syndrome a type of autism?

Autism and Williams syndrome are genetically based neurodevelopmental disorders that present strikingly different social phenotypes. Autism involves fundamental impairments in social reciprocity and communication, whereas people with Williams syndrome are highly sociable and engaging.

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Is Williams syndrome a mental disability?

Williams syndrome is caused by a microdeletion of at least 16 genes on chromosome 7q11. 23. The syndrome results in mild to moderate mental retardation or learning disability. The behavioral phenotype for Williams syndrome is characterized by a distinctive cognitive profile and an unusual personality profile.

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Can someone have mild Williams syndrome?

What is Williams syndrome? Williams syndrome (WS) is a rare genetic disorder. People with WS may have mild to moderate delays in their cognitive development (ability to think and reason) or learning difficulties.

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Can people with Williams syndrome be sad?

Although low mood in Williams syndrome is less well researched, there are indications that clinical depression diagnoses may be present in approximately 10% of individuals.

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What are 3 symptoms of Williams syndrome?

Symptoms of Williams syndrome are:
  • Feeding problems, including colic, reflux, and vomiting.
  • Inward bend of the small finger.
  • Sunken chest.
  • Heart disease or blood vessel problems.
  • Developmental delay, mild to moderate intellectual disability, learning disorders.

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What do children with Williams syndrome have?

Williams syndrome is a rare (affecting 1 in 10,000 people) developmental disorder that can affect many parts of the body, including the heart and blood vessels. Children with Williams syndrome have mild to moderate intellectual disability, distinctive facial features, and an outgoing personality.

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What is it like living with Williams syndrome?

Driven To Trust. Jessica's daughter, Isabelle, has Williams syndrome, a genetic disorder with a number of symptoms. Children with Williams are often physically small and frequently have developmental delays. But also, kids and adults with Williams love people, and they are literally pathologically trusting.

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Is Williams syndrome progressive?

Older children and adults with Williams syndrome may develop progressive joint problems that limit their range of motion.

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Are people with Williams syndrome always happy?

Williams syndrome is called the happy syndrome because people with this condition often have outgoing, friendly personalities and tend to be very social. They may have a unique ability to connect with others and form strong bonds, making them appear very happy and engaging.

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Do kids with Williams syndrome talk?

Communication difficulties: Most children with Williams syndrome develop speech skills later than other children their age. With intervention, most children develop the ability to communicate wants and needs effectively. In fact, for many children with Williams syndrome, expressive language may be a relative strength.

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What is Williams syndrome IQ?

Even claims about very low IQ turn out to be exaggerated. Williams syndrome IQ ranges from 48 to 85. True, people with Williams syndrome are often very loquacious and usually have better language than spatial skills, but the profile of the syndrome is unscientifically exaggerated by secondary sources.

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Is Williams syndrome good?

Every child with Williams syndrome is different. Some can lead a very normal life. Others have more serious health and learning problems. They may need lifelong medical care.

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Can people with Williams syndrome talk?

Onset of speech is often delayed in children with Williams syndrome and articulation can be affected by muscle tone issues. Once speech has been acquired children often experience difficulties with processing information.

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How can I help my child with Williams syndrome?

In general, students with Williams syndrome learn best with consistency, structured instructional routines, clear and realistic expectations, social stories, scripts and visual schedules, and technology. In particular, students with WS are often very effective users of computers and iPads/tablets.

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Can a person with Williams syndrome live a normal life?

Yes, but the number and the severity of problems varies greatly among individuals. Many different body systems can be affected and since some of the medical problems can develop over time, it is important that individuals with Williams syndrome receive ongoing medical monitoring and supervision.

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What do people with Williams syndrome struggle with?

Williams syndrome (WS) is a genetic condition that is present at birth and can affect anyone. It is characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, developmental delays, and learning challenges.

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Does Williams syndrome affect language?

Williams Syndrome (WS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder of known genetic origin, characterized by serious delays in language onset yet relatively verbose, intelligible and fluent speech in late childhood and adulthood.

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