| 21. | They do not have Williams syndrome.
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| 22. | Williams syndrome causes narrowing of the aorta, one of the heart's major arteries.
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| 23. | Impaired motor ability persists ( and possibly worsens ) as children with Williams syndrome reach adolescence.
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| 24. | Among the hallmark traits of individuals with Williams syndrome is an apparent lack of social inhibition.
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| 25. | Individuals affected by Williams syndrome typically have high empathy, and are rarely observed displaying aggression.
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| 26. | However, recently, developmental deep dyslexia has also been reported in children with Williams syndrome.
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| 27. | Ewing has Williams Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects one in 20, 000 births.
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| 28. | These delays continue into childhood, where patients with Williams syndrome are delayed in learning to walk.
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| 29. | In particular, individuals with Williams syndrome experience challenges in visual-motor skills and visuospatial construction.
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| 30. | Despite their physical and cognitive deficits, individuals with Williams syndrome exhibit impressive social and verbal abilities.
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