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There is no cure for Williams syndrome. Supplemental calcium and vitamin D should be avoided. It is important to treat high levels of blood calcium if present. The blood vessel narrowing can be a significant health problem and is treated based on severity.

Physical therapy is helpful to patients with joint stiffness. Developmental and speech therapy can also help these children; for example, their verbal strengths can help compensate for other weaknesses. Other treatments are individualized based on a particular patient’s symptoms.

Coordination of treatment by a geneticist experienced with Williams syndrome can be beneficial.

Treatment of Williams syndrome includes early intervention programs, special education programs, and vocational training to address developmental disabilities, including speech/language, physical, occupational, and sensory integration therapies.

Psychologic evaluation, polysomnography, and psychiatric evaluation should guide therapy for the individual.

Behavioral counseling and psychotropic medication are often used to manage behavior problems, especially attention deficit disorder and anxiety. Surgery may be required for supravalvular aortic stenosis, mitral valve insufficiency, or renal artery stenosis.

This entry was posted on Thursday, August 16th, 2007 at 9:39 pm and is filed under Williams Syndrome.