Resources Pertaining to Williams Syndrome

This post lists a variety of links pertaining to Williams Syndrome, including support organizations, an article about the growth in Williams Syndrome research, stories about two other individuals who have Williams, as well as organizations that have helped Garrison.


Several organizations help and inform others about Williams Syndrome, including:

• The Williams Syndrome Association
• Williams Syndrome Changing Lives Foundation
• Medline Plus 
• The Lili Claire Foundation

People are becoming more aware about Williams Syndrome, as this article shows:

• http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/03/16/williams-syndrome-grows-in-awareness-research/

Here are two stories about people with Williams:

•  http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126224885
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pyNe2TBQi8

 
A book recommended by Garrison's parents is:

• Fulfilling Dreams: A Handbook for Parents of People With Williams Syndrome by Barbara Scheiber
• The book can be purchased here: http://www.williams-syndrome.org/node/158

Two organizations that have helped Garrison along the way are:

• Buckeye State Harmonica Club
• Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities  

Garrison has been very blessed to have so many musical outlets.  He has been able to play his harmonica at the Buckeye State Harmonica Club, at senior homes, and even at public events!  This article helps explain why Garrison and others like him are so musically talented: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/10/061003191006.htm