williams syndrome

[Jules38]

I am new to this board so would really be grateful for any helpful advice about williams syndrome. I have a daughter of 3 yrs 4 months who has speech & language problems, learning difficulties, and behaviour problems. she saw the paediatrician last November who suggested she has slight elfin features, which may suggest a trait in this syndrome. The learning difficulties, behaviour problems are also symptoms of this syndrome, she also suffers with very bad somach cramps which is another problem which may relate to it. I cant help but feel very worried about this as some of these kids are known to have serious heart problems, kidney problems, and stomach problems. She was tested in August for other things to see why she was behind for her age, and why her speech wasnt what it should be, and they all came back as negative. So now I dont know whether this doctor is just looking for something to put a name to whats wrong with my child or what, I feel quite anxious at the moment and dont know whether to have her tested privately just for peace of mind or wait to see the doctor in May when my childs next appointment is. The name of the test is a FISH Test which can detect whether or not she has the syndrome.

Just would be grateful for any advice on what to do for the best, even though her specical needs teacher who sees her once a week seems to think she does not have the symptoms, as she has taught a child with the syndrome.

Julie