Behavior among young people, particularly adolescents, has often been stereotyped as rebellious and problematic. The first formal study of adolescence, in psychology, did not take place until 1904 (Hall, 1904). This makes adolescent psychology fairly new, but our understanding of behaviors and cognitive development during this age has come a long way; especially in our knowledge and research on adaptive behaviors and learning difficulties/disorders. These disorders range from the most well-known ones, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and Asperger's syndrome, to the lesser-known ones, such as William's syndrome and dyspraxia. Over the years, a lot of research has been done on all these disabilities and disorders. These behaviors have strong effects on adaptive behavior and problem behaviors. Williams syndrome and others have a very strong effect on cognitive development. There are, however, some non-invasive and very therapeutic methods to help learning disabilities and improve awareness in young children and adolescents. Williams syndrome is a neurogenetic disease that affects the heart and blood vessels causing cardiovascular problems and also includes features such as intellectual disabilities. , learning problems, facial distinctions, and unique personality characteristics (Hahn, 2014). Williams syndrome, also known as Williams-Beuren, affects approximately 1 in 20,000 births (Gordon, 2006). In addition to the physical distinction involved in this disorder, a number of mental problems are present in people with this disorder. Children with Williams syndrome have been found to possess exceptional social, verbal, and musical skills, but appear to lack visuospatial construction skills (Gordon, 2006). Visuospatial construction...... middle of paper ......actions to "cover" problems as best as possible. This comes at a huge cost not only financially to families and businesses, but also to children and adolescents who sometimes receive little relief from medications for their symptoms. The various syndromes and disorders discussed all cause similar effects on children in their social lives, both at home and throughout life. Their ability to be self-sufficient adults who are limited in their productivity in society has a huge impact. By studying and researching innovative drug-free ideas we can find much healthier and more productive alternatives to over-medicate these developing minds. It is our responsibility to continue to find and support these far superior therapies, so that we can help "cure" these children into functional adults, rather than masking the problems...