Patient EducationSep 21, 2024
Common Issues in Children with Williams Syndrome: Challenges & Solutions
The MGH Williams Syndrome Program invites parents and caretakers to attend an afternoon focusing on issues of special relevance to children with Williams syndrome <16 years old. In addition to educational sessions, there will be opportunities for socializing, meeting adults with Williams syndrome, and learning from each other.
We hope you will be able to join us for this free event. Light refreshments will be served at the Break.
Event Speakers
Our speakers will discuss a range of topics on anxiety and behavioral concerns, education, puberty, and more. Event is hosted by the MGH Williams Syndrome Program core team:
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- Director, Lurie Center for Autism
- Nancy Lurie Marks Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
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- Attending Physician, Division of Medical Genetics & Metabolism
- Co-Director, MGH Williams Syndrome Program
- Professor of Pediatrics (Emeritus) Harvard Medical School
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- Psychiatrist, Lurie Center for Autism
- Co-Director, MGH Williams Syndrome Program
- Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
MGH Williams Syndrome Specialty Speakers
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- Clinical Director, Non-Physician Services, Lurie Center
- Director of Clinical Psychology & Training, Lurie Center
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- Licensed Psychologist
- Assistant in Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, MGH
- Instructor, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
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- Senior Behavioral Consultant
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- Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology
- Associate Pediatrician, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Guest Speakers
Special guest speakers will include:
- Sarah Giddings
Interim Executive Director, Williams Syndrome Association - Karen Levine, PhD
Psychologist in Private Practice
Part-time Lecturer in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School - Robin Pegg, EdDc, MEd, COTAL, ATP, ROH
Education Consultant, Williams Syndrome Association
Registration
Registration is required, space is limited. Please register by September 7, 2024.
To register, please email us and include the following information:
- Name
- Phone
- Age of your child with Williams syndrome
- Name(s) of any additional guests
This program is free (parking not included) and for parents/caretakers of children under 16 years of age with Williams syndrome. This event is for adults only; no childcare will be provided.
About
The MGH Williams Syndrome Program is a cooperative program of excellence between Massachusetts General Hospital, the Lurie Center for Autism, and Mass General for Children. This program is presented by the MGH Williams Syndrome Program and the Williams Syndrome Association.
We thank the Anthony Filippazzo Fund for Williams Syndrome Research and Advancement for their generous sponsorship and for making this event possible. We also thank the WSA for their support.