Extraordinary Gifts, Unique Challenges: Williams Syndrome

by Vanessa Coggshall, Michelle Self, Tess Roach

Affecting 1 in 10,000 people worldwide, Williams syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a spontaneous deletion of one pair of a few dozen genes on chromosome 7. Individuals with Williams syndrome often have severe cardiovascular issues, developmental delays, and difficulties living independently. At the same time, they generally have outgoing personalities, enormous empathy, and a strong affinity for music. Extraordinary Gifts, Unique Challenges...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499101082
• ISBN13: 9781499101089
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"