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Authorization Statement A description of the purpose, risks and benefits of the Registry; before you can join the Registry, you will be asked to read the Authorization Statement and indicate you understand its contents.
   
Questionnaire A series of questions about the medical and developmental health of the person with WS who is being signed up for the Registry.
   
Legal guardian The legal representative of an individual with WS (such as a sibling or relative), if parents are no longer serving in this capacity.
   
Natural history Changes in features and symptoms over time
   
Registry Participant The person with WS who is being signed up for the Registry.
   
Registry The Williams syndrome Patient and Clinical Research (WSPCR) Registry
   
WS Williams syndrome. A genetic disorder associated with a characteristic pattern of medical and developmental problems. For additional information see www.williams-syndrome.org and www.ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=williamssyndrome
   
WSA   Williams Syndrome Association. A non-profit parent support group for individuals with WS and their families (see www.williams-syndrome.org).
     
WSPCR Registry   Williams Syndrome Patient and Clinical Research Registry
     

   
Last Updated: 12 Mar 2010 4AM EST
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