Williams Syndrome Overview

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.  These often occur side by side with striking verbal abilities, highly social personalities and an affinity for music. Williams syndrome is caused by the spontaneous deletion of 26-28 genes on chromosome #7.  The deletion occurs in either the egg or the sperm used to form […]

SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTING: AWARENESS OF REALITY AND COMMITMENT

One of the most common things people say to me is, “I don’t know how you do it. I could never be a special needs parent. There is a reason Maya was given to you and not me.” Well, I have news for all of those people. I have no super powers or special training. I don’t believe special kids are given to special people. It’s random. Nothing in my life before February 9, 2016 […]