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If you are going to have a child with a syndrome, Williams syndrome is the one to have...
 Do you watch Family Feud? It's my son's favorite show. In true WS style he "sort of" remembers the exact questions that got the biggest laughs from Richard Dawson, or Richard Karn, John O'Hurley, or Steve Harvey, and delights in repeating them. His favorite is "in what month does a woman's pregnancy become apparent"? The answer given by the contestant.... September! For many years he had no idea why that was funny...
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WSA Families Enjoy Summer Gatherings
 Hundreds of WSA families celebrated summer together at more than 20 events spread across 16 states. It was our most active summer to date. Families gathered together to swim, enjoy zoos and amusement parks, baseball games and simple backyard picnics. Each event was notable for gathering more families than ever before, and the number of new families...
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Summer Camps
 We were excited to welcome more than 125 youth and young adults with Williams syndrome at our camps this summer. From music therapy to surfing Lake Michigan the campers had a great time, while learning important life skills. We'd like to extend a special thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers. They made each week at Whispering Trails a very special place for our young campers, parents, teens and Adventure Seekers!
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Catch a Wave to a Promising Future!
July 2-5, 2014, Anaheim, CA
Make your plans now to join us in July for the 16th Biennial National Convention at the Hyatt Regency - Orange County, one mile from the entrance to Disneyland. Our Southern California families have put together a wonderful convention committee and planning is well underway for a convention that will be equal parts inspiring, educational and just plain fun for the entire family. Educational sessions for parents and professionals...
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Therapy "Tear Sheets" Can Help Your Children's Therapists
Created by WSA professional advsiors, Informational "Tear Sheets" containing general explanations of why specific therapies are needed by many children with Williams syndrome are now available from the WSA. Each informational sheet contains examples of age-specific goals and strategies which can be very helpful to therapists who do not have a wealth of experience with Williams syndrome.
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Regional News
Special Volunteers
Local WSA volunteers, Lisa Castilleja of Denver, Colorado and Kathy Wilhite of Davison, Michigan have been honored in their communities for the wonderful work they are doing to support individuals with WS and the Williams Syndrome Association. Both Lisa and Kathy host Awareness Walks in their community each May.
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