Verbal and Motor Skills

Posted by Jaques Rossoe | February 22nd, 2010 in Characteristics of the Williams-Syndrome | 6 Comments »

Another Characteristics of the Syndrome are :

Slow Speech and Language Development
The development of language and speech remains behind. The first words are often after the second year. It is important to contact the child actively promote. Since a few months after birth can help a (preverbal) speech therapist this useful.

Slow Development Locomotion
The development of motor skills is slower than with peers, especially the coordination is a weak point. A physiotherapist with experience in the treatment of young children can give advice on how motor development of children can be encouraged.


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