This paper uses a question-and-answer format to summarize information about Williams syndrome, a neurobehavioral congenital disorder which affects development in cognitive, behavioral, and motor areas. Questions address the following topics: characteristics of Williams syndrome; medical problems associated with Williams syndrome; characteristic facial features of children with Williams syndrome; characteristic personality and behavior patterns of these children (specific teaching strategies for each characteristic are suggested); characteristic learning patterns; the use of regular IQ testing with children having Williams syndrome; nine common areas of learning strength (such as expressive vocabulary, long term memory for information, and musical ability); four common areas of learning difficulty and teaching strategies (such as tasks requiring fine motor or visual-motor integration skills); the inclusion of children with Williams syndrome in regular classes; special therapies; explaining Williams syndrome to other children; and sources of more information. (DB)