Williams syndrome is a genetic condition that is present at birth and affects up to 30,000 people in the United States, according to the Williams Syndrome Association. pic.twitter.com/yhYYIt3i7T — SBCUSD (@SB_CitySchools) April 11, 2017“By all accounts, Jonathan Martinez was a happy and friendly child,” San Bernardino City Unified Superintendent Dale Marsden said at a news conference Tuesday. “Unlike disorders that can make connecting with your child difficult, children with Williams syndrome tend to be social, friendly and endearing,” Marsden said, reading from a description on the Williams Syndrome Association website. Babies with Williams syndrome often face grave cardiovascular problems, while children face challenges understanding abstract reasoning and numbers, researchers say. Family says 8 yr old Jonathan Martinez suffered from Williams syndrome, hope this tragedy raises awareness of the genetic disorder.

Source: Washington Post April 11, 2017 23:00 UTC