Williams syndrome provides evidence for
A) environmental influences on language.
B) the benefits of enrichment programs for children with dyslexia.
C) the heritability of language.
D) the epigenetics of language.

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Williams syndrome is a genetic condition that affects many parts of the body and has a significant impact on language and cognitive abilities. Individuals with Williams syndrome often exhibit relatively strong verbal skills and social personalities despite other cognitive deficits, which suggests a genetic basis for language abilities, thus providing evidence for the heritability of language.

Williams Syndrome Provides Evidence for