Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome at CHOP
Children with Williams syndrome (WS) have unique medical, developmental and psychological needs, and usually require care from many different specialists. The syndrome is complex, and symptoms can be different for each patient.
At the Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) you can access all the specialists and supportive care your child may need – all in one location, often during a single appointment.
The Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome, in partnership with Penn Medicine, is the only center of excellence in the world seeking to improve long-term outcomes for children and adults with Williams syndrome.
Our experienced team includes medical and behavioral health providers, physical and occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, among others. The team will evaluate your child physically and psychologically to determine a personalized treatment plan so that each child may thrive at home, in school and within their community.
Our multi-specialty clinic is one of the largest in the world, with a mission to:
- Provide critical services to children and teens with Williams syndrome
- Meet the needs of patients as they transition to adult care
- Advance genetic research and scientific discovery about the disorder
Conditions we treat
Our program treats children with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic disorder caused by genetic material missing from chromosome 7q11. Children with the disorder may have intellectual disabilities, heart problems, executive function challenges and unique facial features.
Why choose us for Williams syndrome
Our diverse mix of specialists bring their WS expertise to each patient. Through our partnership with Penn Medicine, we gather data and conduct research to advance scientific discovery about all aspects of Williams syndrome.
Meet our team
The team at the Armellino Center of Excellence for Williams Syndrome at CHOP is made up of specialist providers and researchers – including partner providers with Penn Medicine – all of whom have an expertise in Williams Syndrome.
Our research
Our clinic partners at Penn Medicine enhance clinical and social services to patients, while advancing scientific discovery about Williams syndrome.
Patient stories
About your child’s visit
We ask you to share medical records and imaging tests before your child’s visit. This will help us determine which specialists your child should see during clinic. At the visit, you may choose for your child to remain in one exam room while specialists rotate in to evaluate them and talk with you. Or you can choose a coordinated-care approach and travel to specialists around the hospital to space the appointments out. When your visit is complete, you’ll leave with a detailed care plan to support your child’s development.
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