ABC News Report (20/20) on Williams Syndrome (in two parts)

Illinois Swimmer with Williams Syndrome Competing in World Special Olympics

June 16, 2011 (ELMHURST, Ill.) (WLS) -- On Friday, a local gold medal swimmer is heading to Greece to represent the U.S. in the Special Olympics World Summer Games.

She is the only swimmer from Illinois.

After 23 years of winning medals in different events, 37-year-old Jeanne Decarlo's dream has come true.

At Elmhurst's YMCA, Jeanne practices swimming as her coach and mom Sheri encourages her to swim faster.

Swimming has always been something Jeanne does well. She was born with Williams Syndrome.

Williams Syndrome Teen Speaks Out Against Bullying

Click the title to watch the video.

Video of SVAS Corrective Surgery

This is rather graphic and not recommended for the queasy.

Williams Syndrome: It's Not a Fairy Tale : NPR

Williams Syndrome: It's Not a Fairy Tale : NPR

Follow the link for the full NPR interview which includes Jeremy Vest.

Williams Syndrome Drummer!

Williams Syndrome Drummer from Kimberly Shively on Vimeo.

Strange Science?

I am not so sure Dr. Grody has done all his homework, nor do I really know what this show is about!

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NYT: Profile of a young woman with Williams Syndrome

Nineteen year old, Nicki Hornbaker, discusses her fun life with Williams Syndrome.

Repair of Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis in Williams Syndrome Child (Warning: Vivid Content)

This was a little too much for me to watch but I post it here for those who have an interest in what is likely the most common Williams Syndrome surgery. SVAS is common in many WS people and can be fatal if not surgically repaired. Not all cases require surgery. Our boy has a very mild case that is monitored annually now.

WS Person, Lisa Walsh, Shows Us the Berkshire Hills Music Academy

Of particular note is the way music is used to assist education and the development of life skills.

Daniel Levitin Discusses Some Preliminary Research on Williams Syndrome

"How's Your News," New MTV Show, First Review

Ellen Gray: MTV debuts a different kind of 'News' | Philadelphia Daily News | 02/05/2009

But it's Vest, a 20-year-old with Williams syndrome whose mother says he's "always been what we like to call 'severely unusual,' " who's the show's star.

Williams, a genetic condition associated with, among other things, outgoing personalities and good verbal skills, may have given Vest a leg up in a frothy world where one minute you're palling around with John Stamos and the next you're doing red-carpet interviews at the Grammys.

SpringerLink - Journal Article

SpringerLink - Journal Article:

"In conclusion, our data represent the largest collection of individuals with Williams syndrome who underwent cardiac catheterization and/or operation. The data suggest that children with Williams syndrome and bilateral outflow tract obstruction have statistically and clinically significantly higher mortality associated with catheterization or operation."

YouTube - Chris Young at Vanderbilt Williams Syndrome Camp

YouTube - Chris Young at Vanderbilt Williams Syndrome Camp

Very nice of Chris to perform live for the gang!

Dispatch Interview - How's Your News? on Vimeo

Dispatch Interview - How's Your News? on Vimeo:

"HYN reporter Jeremy Vest gets a rare interview with the nations most successful independent band, Dispatch."

Jeremy Vest is one of several reporters on the upcoming MTV show, How's Your News. Jeremy has Williams Syndrome.

WZTV FOX 17/Nashville - Video on Williams Syndrome Music Camp at Vanderbilt

WZTV FOX 17/Nashville

An interesting account of Vanderbilt's music program seeking to help WS folks.

Williams Syndrome Video Channel

MySpaceTV Videos: Williams Syndrome Video Channel

The Faces of Williams Syndrome - Video