Increased glia density in the caudate nucleus in williams syndrome: Implications for frontostriatal dysfunction in autism
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DOI: 10.1002/dneu.22554
Abstract: Williams syndrome (WS) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder with a well‐described, known genetic etiology. In contrast to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), WS has a unique phenotype characterized by global reductions in IQ and visuospatial ability,… read more here.
Keywords: significant increase; autism; density; williams syndrome ... See more keywords
The Effectiveness of Dance/Movement Therapy in Children with Williams Syndrome: A Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10465-020-09324-9
Abstract: Williams syndrome (WS) is a rare developmental disorder without clear support methods. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effectiveness of dance/movement therapy (DMT) for improving the stability, dynamic balance, muscle strength,… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; pilot study; effectiveness dance; dance movement ... See more keywords
Anxiety in Williams Syndrome: The Role of Social Behaviour, Executive Functions and Change Over Time
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DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3357-0
Abstract: Anxiety is a prevalent mental health issue for individuals with Williams syndrome (WS). Relatively little is known about the developmental course of anxiety, or how it links with core features of WS, namely social and… read more here.
Keywords: anxiety; anxiety williams; executive; time anxiety ... See more keywords
Maternal Interactive Behaviours in Parenting Children with Williams Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Relations with Emotional/Behavioural Problems
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DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3715-6
Abstract: This study compared maternal responsiveness to children with two neurodevelopmental disorders sharing different but, in some cases, overlapping social phenotypes—Williams syndrome (WS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—and explored the relations between maternal responsiveness and child… read more here.
Keywords: syndrome autism; autism; spectrum disorder; williams syndrome ... See more keywords
A Common Polymorphism in a Williams Syndrome Gene Predicts Amygdala Reactivity and Extraversion in Healthy Adults
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2015.12.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND Williams syndrome (WS), a genetic disorder resulting from hemizygous microdeletion of chromosome 7q11.23, has emerged as a model for identifying the genetic architecture of socioemotional behavior. Common polymorphisms in GTF2I, which is found within… read more here.
Keywords: amygdala reactivity; threat related; reactivity; williams syndrome ... See more keywords
Disparities in visuo-spatial constructive abilities in Williams syndrome patients with typical deletion on chromosome 7q11.23
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DOI: 10.1016/j.braindev.2016.09.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND Williams syndrome (WS) is known for its uneven cognitive abilities, especially the difficulty in visuo-spatial cognition, though there are some inter-individual phenotypic differences. It has been proposed that the difficulty in visuo-spatial cognition of… read more here.
Keywords: spatial constructive; constructive abilities; deletion; williams syndrome ... See more keywords
Attention to novelty versus repetition: Contrasting habituation profiles in Autism and Williams syndrome
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2017.01.006
Abstract: Background Abnormalities in habituation have been documented in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Williams syndrome (WS). Such abnormalities have been proposed to underlie the distinctive social and non-social difficulties that define ASD, including sensory features… read more here.
Keywords: novelty versus; attention novelty; group; habituation ... See more keywords
Genes dysregulated in the blood of people with Williams syndrome are enriched in protein-coding genes positively selected in humans.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2019.103828
Abstract: Williams syndrome is a complex condition resulting from the heterozygous deletion of nearly 30 genes in chromosome 7. However, precise genotype-to-phenotype mappings are not available for most of its distinctive features. Because WS entails changes… read more here.
Keywords: enriched protein; protein coding; williams syndrome; dysregulated blood ... See more keywords
Addressing social skills deficits in adults with Williams syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2017.10.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND Individuals with Williams syndrome (WS) are hypersocial; yet, they experience social difficulties and trouble with relationships. This report summarizes findings from three studies examining the social functioning of adults with WS and the feasibility… read more here.
Keywords: addressing social; study; social skills; williams syndrome ... See more keywords
Extending the positive bias in Williams syndrome: The influence of biographical information on attention allocation
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DOI: 10.1017/s0954579418001712
Abstract: Abstract There is evidence that individuals with Williams syndrome (WS) show an attention bias toward positive social-perceptual (happy) faces. Research has not yet considered whether this attention bias extends beyond social-perceptual stimuli to perceptually neutral… read more here.
Keywords: positive bias; attention; biographical information; williams syndrome ... See more keywords
Increased overall cortical connectivity with syndrome specific local decreases suggested by atypical sleep-EEG synchronization in Williams syndrome
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-06280-2
Abstract: Williams syndrome (7q11.23 microdeletion) is characterized by specific alterations in neurocognitive architecture and functioning, as well as disordered sleep. Here we analyze the region, sleep state and frequency-specific EEG synchronization of whole night sleep recordings… read more here.
Keywords: synchronization; sleep eeg; williams syndrome; connectivity ... See more keywords