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WILLIAMS SYNDROME

WHAT IS WILLIAMS SYNDROME? Williams Syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused by the spontaneous deletion of 26-28 genes on the seventh chromosome. It is rare and only affects 1 in every 8000 to 20,000 births. It is not more common in either gender.

==**__Williams syndrome is considered an autosomal dominant condition because one copy of the altered chromosome 7 in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder __**== (https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/williams-syndrome)



This image displays the chromosome (number 7) that is affected by Williams Syndrome.
Williams Syndrome was discovered in 1961 by Doctor J.C.P Williams in New Zealand. __**This photo is of Dr. J.C.P Williams**__

The intellectual symptoms of Williams Syndrome are colic/feeding disorders, learning disabilities, specific phobias, hyperactivity disorders. Those with Williams Syndrome are often described as "only being able to see the good in people". This means people with Williams Syndrome have no fear of strangers and are often extremely trusting and friendly to everyone.



The physical symptoms include a short stature, wide mouth, full lips, inward bending of the pinky finger, small upturned nose, widely spaced teeth, and full lips, sunken chest, and abnormal birth weight. In addition, there are many cardiovascular and kidney abnormalities that come along with the syndrome.



A scientifically remarkable example of someone living with Williams Syndrome is teenager Callie Truelove. She is called the 'miracle teen' and is described as only being able to see the good in people. Truelove's family was told she would never see her first birthday but she has lived 13 years, much to doctors' surprise. She has been the center of a lot of publicity from Youtube videos about her condition, news articles that are spreading awareness for Williams Syndrome, and many other sources.

Above are some images of Callie and the Truelove family.

__//**Works Cited:**//__ https://www.healthline.com/health/williams-syndrome https://williams-syndrome.org/what-is-williams-syndrome https://williams-syndrome.org/teacher/information-for-teachers#10 https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/life/luxury/parenting/2016/11/01/miracle-teen-sees-only-good-no-evil/92855832/