When you start reading about details of Williams Syndrome symptoms in adults, you begin to pick up that anxiety is one of the more common symptoms shown by many adults. Anxiety – doesn’t sound too disturbing does it? Maybe a little nervousness, maybe some uncertainty in difficult situations? I admit I wasn’t too worried to … Read more
Linda, loves music, she loves dancing, she loves babies, she loves aeroplanes… These things, although an eclectic collection of passions, are probably familiar to many people who know someone with Williams Syndrome. Never has Linda been particularly interested in computer games, until now. I guess she is used to seeing me come home, sit on … Read more
Funerals are often tough times for many people. It might be different but not necessarily easier for a Williams Syndrome adult. We have recently and unexpectedly lost an ageing auntie. We know she’d had a long life, we know it was a blessed release and we’re still going to miss her a lot! The funeral … Read more
After several days of intensive online browsing, Linda has finally decided on what phone to buy. The final purchase was a pink Samsung Monte. I’ve got beyond wondering whether it’s a downgrade or even value for money. It is bringing great pleasure and, when you’re spending your own, hard earned money, I guess we all … Read more
The best of times or is it the worst of times… How many hours is it since I was celebrating Linda’s first paycheck? As a Williams Syndrome adult, payment for work is certainly an unexpected bonus but I’d totally failed to anticipate the consequences. Yes, she was pleased and proud. She was certainly the proud … Read more
People with Williams Syndrome are noted for their verbal skills. They often have a wide vocabulary but use those words in an unusual way. We saw a great example of this today. Today was a special day. Linda was receiving her first ever pay check – as share in the profits of goods she’s made … Read more
Did you enjoy taking your maths exams? Linda struggled at school, in most, if not all subjects so far as I can remember and particularly with “doing her sums”. When Linda moved in after Dad’s death we discussed what activities she was interested in and I was surprised when she said she’d like to improve … Read more