1. Williams Syndrome
Alexia Griffin

2. Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that can lead to problems with development & can affect anyone. It is characterized by medical problems, including cardiovascular disease, development problems, and learning disabilities.

3. Symptoms Sunken chest Unusual appearance of the face
Flattened nasal bridge with small upturned nose
Long ridges in the skin that run from the nose to the upper lip (philtrum)
Prominent lips with an open mouth
Skin that covers the inner corner of the eye (epicanthal folds)
Partially missing teeth, defective tooth enamel, or small, widely spaced teeth

4. Delayed speech that may later turn into strong speaking ability and strong learning by hearing
Developmental delay
Easily distracted, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Feeding problems including colic, reflux, and vomiting
Inward bend of the small finger
Learning disorders
Mild to moderate mental retardation
Personality traits including being very friendly, trusting strangers, fearing loud sounds or physical contact, and being interested in music
Short compared to the rest of the person's family

6. Personality traits including being very friendly, trusting strangers, fearing loud sounds or physical contact, and being interested in music.

8. Mild to moderate mental retardation

9. Sunken Chest

10. Partially missing teeth, OR widely spaced teeth
Inside mouth:

11. Easily distracted, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

12. Prevention
There is no known way to prevent the genetic problem that causes Williams syndrome.

13. Williams Syndrome 

14. The End
By: Alexia D. Griffin