Language Development in Williams Syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how children and adults with Williams syndrome learn language. Researchers want to understand how sounds and word patterns affect language skills in this condition.
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Who can take part
- You or your child must be diagnosed with Williams syndrome (confirmed by genetic testing) or be a typically developing individual.
- Must be between 6 and 17 years old (for the main group) OR between 20 and 60 years old (for the adult group).
- Cannot have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or West syndrome.
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