Early development of children with Williams syndrome.
Developmental observations in ten young children with Williams syndrome (1-6 years old) are presented from developmental tests, symbolic play sessions and play sessions with a special educator following the non-directive Montessori approach. There is a considerable individual variability in performance. Overall, the children are engaged in goal-directed activities for more than 35% of the time during play sessions. Overactivity and distractability seem to be more age-dependent and situation-specific than thought before. Developmental interventions may include play sessions following the Montessori approach.
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Kinderzentrum München, Germany.
D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010988:Play and Playthings; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014741:Video Recording; D018980:Williams Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*