Nicholas Kahrilas:

What Is Williams Syndrome?

Elements of Williams Syndrome

A genetic condition, Williams syndrome occurs when individuals are born without all of the genes typically present in the average human.

A genetic condition, Williams syndrome occurs when individuals are born without all of the genes typically present in the average human. It is a rare occurrence that happens in about one in 8,000 births.

Challenges of Williams syndrome

As a result of the disproportionate number of genes, people born with Williams syndrome generally suffer from developmental problems. Most individuals tend to have similar facial features, such as a flat face with a small upturned nose, full and wide lips, widely spaced or missing teeth, and skin that covers the inner corners of their eyes.

As an infant, a person with the disorder may have problems feeding that include reflux, colic, and vomiting.

More Challenges

As a child with Williams syndrome grows, he will display an extremely friendly, trusting, and social nature with everyone he meets. In addition, she may show an unusual fear of loud noises, a lack of desire to engage in physical contact, farsightedness, and a strong love for music.

On Growth

Delayed speech, attention deficit disorder, or learning disorders may occur. Those with Williams syndrome tend to be shorter than the rest of the family, with a sunken chest and an inward bend to the fingers.

About Nicholas Kahrilas:

A supporter of the Williams Syndrome Association, among other charities, Nick Kahrilas is a licensed insurance broker. A serial entrepreneur, Mr. Kahrilas is the founder of NSK Enterprises among other companies.