Weaver Syndrome Health Article

Treatment and management

There is no cure for Weaver syndrome. However, the symptoms that cause problems can be treated and managed. Surgery may be used to correct any skeletal problems such as clubfoot or finger or toe problems. Physical and occupational therapy may help with muscle tone. Speech therapy may help with speech, and behavioral assessments and treatments may help with behavioral problems.

Prognosis

With appropriate treatment and management, children with Weaver syndrome appear to do well. Intellectually, most individuals with Weaver syndrome are normal. Weaver syndrome is not associated with a shortened life span.

BOOKS

Cole, Trevor R.P., N.R. Dennis, and Helen E. Hughes. "Weaver Syndrome: Seven New Cases and a Review of the Literature". In Congenital Malformation Syndromes. New York: Chapman and Hall Medical, 1995, pp. 267-280.

ORGANIZATIONS

Sotos Syndrome Support Group. Three Danda Square East #235, Wheaton, IL 60187. (888) 246-SSSA or (708) 682-8815 <http://www.well.com/user/sssa/>.

Weaver Syndrome Families Support (WSFS). 4357 153rd Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 (425) 747-5382.

WEBSITES

Genetic and Rare Conditions Site. <http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/>.

Family Village. <http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx>.

Pediatric Database (PEDBASE). <http://www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/index.htm>.

Cindy L. Hunter, MS, CGC