I had mixed feelings about this portrayal of Williams syndrome. Not only does my son have WS, but I know many parents of kids with WS as well as young adults with WS. I was disappointed they didn't get an individual with WS to play the part but they may have been worried about the subject matter? There are absolutely individuals that could have done it.
I appreciate that they attempted to give some accurate information about Williams syndrome but, of course, they only barely scratched the surface and had to make a lot of generalizations. Individuals with WS are definitely amazing and can often have gregarious and charming personalities which I feel was difficult for the actress to truly capture. It felt like something was missing. My son is a riot.
It also looks like they attempted to give her common facial characteristics of Williams syndrome but it didn't quite work. I found myself wondering how people would feel if an actress was made up to look like she had Down syndrome. I don't think that would go over too well, especially now-a-days.
Anyone wanting to learn more should go to the Williams Syndrome Association website.
I appreciate that they attempted to give some accurate information about Williams syndrome but, of course, they only barely scratched the surface and had to make a lot of generalizations. Individuals with WS are definitely amazing and can often have gregarious and charming personalities which I feel was difficult for the actress to truly capture. It felt like something was missing. My son is a riot.
It also looks like they attempted to give her common facial characteristics of Williams syndrome but it didn't quite work. I found myself wondering how people would feel if an actress was made up to look like she had Down syndrome. I don't think that would go over too well, especially now-a-days.
Anyone wanting to learn more should go to the Williams Syndrome Association website.