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Williams Syndrome Program

Consumers with Williams syndrome

Room 285B McCampbell Hall
1581 Dodd Drive Columbus, OH 43210
Tel: (614) 388-3112
Fax: (614) 366-6373

Williams Syndrome Clinic

We offer a multidisciplinary Williams Syndrome Clinic that meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. The Clinic offers specialized evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents with Williams syndrome. The evaluation team includes a clinic coordinator, psychologist, developmental behavioral pediatrician, speech/language pathologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, and genetic counselor.

Contact Rachel Lambert, Medical Assistant (rachel.lambert@osumc.edu): 614-685-6701 to schedule an appointment.

Williams Syndrome Family Support Group

The next event for WS families will be on March 31, 2012 in Grove City.
Click here for a printable flyer!

We host two annual events:

  • The events are for children, adolescents and adults with Williams syndrome and their families.
  • All are welcome!

Our events provide:

  • Support for individuals with Williams syndrome and their families
  • Information about Williams Syndrome
  • Opportunity for friendships and social support from others with Williams syndrome

If you'd like to be on the e-mail list so that you can be notified of upcoming events, please contact Marilee Martens at marilee.martens@osumc.edu or (740) 366-9415.

William's Syndrome Research

Our current areas of study:

fMRI examination of hypersociability

Effects of music on verbal memory

Upcoming Studies. Check back soon for more information.

Technology for improving math skills

Strategies to reduce anxiety

Dr. Marilee Martens

Dr. Marilee Martens, Ph.D.
Program Director

614 688-3112 OSU-Nisonger
740 366-9415 OSU-Newark
marilee.martens@osumc.edu

Click here for Dr. Martens' biography and publications »