Motor Characteristics of Early Walking in Children with Williams Syndrome
A journal article, led by Gloria Yoshkova and published in April 2026, examines motor characteristies of first unsupported walking in toddlers with Williams syndrome (WS) compared to neurotypical peers.
The study found that children with WS began walking independently significantly later than their neurotypical peers. Despite this, their overall walking quality did not differ significantly within a month of walking onset, with only subtle differences in movement patterns.
These results highlight the importance of closely examining early motor development, as subtle differences in movement may be linked to later difficulties and could help inform targeted interventions and provide insight into how motor skills develop.
To access the paper: Yoshkova, G. K., Moss, J., & Farran, E. K. (2026). Motor characteristics of
early walking in children with Williams syndrome. Perceptual and Motor Skills.
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