1. Organizations dwarfism, n a genetic condition resulting in short stature. Dwarf, n, pl Dwarfs OE. dwergh, dwerf, dwarf, AS. dweorg, dweorh; akin to D. dwerg, MHG. http://www.dwarfism.org/

Webmasters: Dwarfism n : a genetic condition resulting in short stature. Dwarf 1. A diminutive human being. adjective 1. A reference to anything much below the usual or average size; as, dwarf tree; dwarf honeysuckle. Midget 1. Offensive. An extremely little person who is of proportionate stature. 2. A small or miniature version of something. 3. A class of small objects, as a class of very small sailboats or racing cars. adjective 1. Miniature; diminutive. 2. Belonging to a type or class much smaller than what is considered standard: a midget automobile. Note: We are first and foremost human beings, it is secondary that we are human beings who are of restricted growth. Use of the word "midget" to describe someone of short stature is considered extremely offensive by some people. It is better to refer to someone of short stature as a "Little Person" or "Dwarf". Also, some people find the term "dwarf" as equally offensive as "midget". If people, both average and short stature, were able to place their humanity before everything else, the world might be a much better place. The more we stick labels on each other, the more we segregate ourselves, and the more we encourage ignorance and prejudice. Names From Around The World Worldwide Dwarf Population There are many conditions and diseases that can cause short stature. Some of these conditions involve a primary bone disorder - the bones do not grow and develop normally. These conditions are called skeletal dysplasia. Over 500 specific skeletal dysplasias have been identified. Of these, Achondroplasia is the most common, affecting about 80% of all Little People. An individual with Achondroplasia has disproportionate short stature. It occurs in all races and with equal frequency in males and females, and affects about one in every 40,000 children (this was the most conservative estimate available).

2. Dwarfism Article for parents wondering what lies ahead for their child and family. Info about the condition and living with it. http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/bones/dwarfism.html

KidsHealth Parents Medical Problems If your child has been diagnosed with dwarfism, you're probably wondering what lies ahead for her and your family. You may be asking if your child will lead a normal life, or perhaps you're concerned about the challenges she'll face growing up with below-average height. It may be comforting to know that your family is not alone. Although estimates vary, between one in 14,000 and one in 27,000 babies are born each year with some form of dwarfism. Many people with dwarfism and their families belong to active social and support groups for people of short stature. To learn more about the condition and living with dwarfism, read on. What Is Dwarfism? Dwarfism describes an unusually short stature that can arise from a variety of genetic and other conditions. The Little People of America, one of the largest and most active support groups for people with dwarfism, considers dwarfism to be an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or less. Many types of dwarfism are skeletal dysplasias , conditions marked by abnormal bone growth. They are divided into two types: short-trunk and short-limb dysplasias.

3. Welcome To LPA Online Here you'll find resources pertaining to dwarfism and LPA, medical data, instructions on how to join an email discussion group, and links to numerous other dwarfism-related sites http://www.lpaonline.org/

Welcome to the official website of Little People of America, Inc. Little People of America (LPA) is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. Here you'll find resources pertaining to dwarfism and LPA, medical data, instructions on how to join an e-mail discussion group, and links to numerous other dwarfism-related sites. Enter, learn, and enjoy! If this is your first visit to LPA Online, click on "Getting Around." If you've been here before, click on "News" for the latest on LPA Online, Little People of America, and the dwarfism and disability communities. Have a question about dwarfism or Little People of America? Drop a line to LPA at info@lpaonline.org Have a question or comment about this website? Contact Dan Kennedy, the editor of LPA Online, at dkennedy@lpaonline.org Home Search What's New ... Dwarfism Resources This page was last updated on 4/27/04 dkennedy@lpaonline.org

4. Frequently Asked Questions Q What is the definition of dwarfism? A Little People of America (LPA) defines dwarfism as a medical or genetic condition http://www.lpaonline.org/resources_faq.html

LPA Online Little People of America FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What is the definition of dwarfism? A: Little People of America (LPA) defines dwarfism as a medical or genetic condition that usually results in an adult height of 4'10" or shorter, among both men and women, although in some cases a person with a dwarfing condition may be slightly taller than that. Q: What are the most common types of dwarfism? A: By far the most frequently diagnosed cause of short stature is achondroplasia , a genetic condition that results in disproportionately short arms and legs. (The term "disproportionate" is meant only as a point of comparison with people who do not have achondroplasia or any other type of skeletal dysplasia. The arms and legs of a person with achondroplasia are perfectly appropriate for someone with that genetic condition.) The average height of adults with achondroplasia is 4'0". Other genetic conditions that result in short stature include spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SED) diastrophic dysplasia pseudoachondroplasia hypochondroplasia , and osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) . As one might expect from their names, pseudoachondroplasia and hypochondroplasia are conditions that are frequently confused with achondroplasia; diastropic dysplasia occasionally is, too. OI is characterized by fragile bones that fracture easily.

5. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pituitary Dwarfism Pituitary dwarfism. Alternative names Return to top. Growth hormone deficiency; Panhypopituitarism; dwarfism Definition Return to top. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001176.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Pituitary dwarfism Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Endocrine glands Height/weight chart Alternative names Return to top Growth hormone deficiency; Panhypopituitarism; Dwarfism Definition Return to top Pituitary dwarfism involves abnormally short stature with normal body proportions caused by a deficiency of growth hormone. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Abnormally short height in childhood may be due to dysfunction of the pituitary gland causing underproduction of growth hormone . A variety of genetic syndromes, a tumor in the pituitary gland , the absence of the pituitary gland, or trauma are some of the known causes of this condition, but in most cases no underlying cause of the deficiency is found. Growth retardation may become evident in infancy and persists throughout childhood. The "growth curve," demonstrated by plotting sequential height measurements on a standardized growth chart, may range from flat (no growth) to very shallow (minimal growth). Normal puberty may or may not occur, depending on the degree of pituitary insufficiency (inability of the pituitary to produce adequate hormone levels other than growth hormone).

6. Ability's_DWARFISM_Page dwarfism, research index site with links for disability users, 1000's of search engines and with live java games, chat's, kids internet, irc, jobs, news. Gene Discovered For Form of dwarfism News from The University of TexasHouston Health Science Center child has a form of dwarfism can be overwhelming especially when it http://www.ability.org.uk/dwarfism.html

Our Aims Services Stats ... Z DWARFISM Geleophysic Dwarfism Metatropic Dwarfism Thanatophoric Dwarfism Gene Discovered For Form of Dwarfism News from The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center identifying a gene that causes pseudoachondroplasia The Genetics of Dwarfism Article from the Human Genome Project discussing the genetics of dwarfism Internet Resources on Dwarfism Collection of clinical resources on Dwarfism Kathryn and Alan C. Greenberg Center for Skeletal Dysphasia's The Kathryn and Alan C. Greenberg Center for Skeletal Dysphasia's is dedicated to the medical care and education of persons with skeletal dysphasia's, and to the clinical and laboratory investigation into these conditions. Medical Information on Dwarfism Directory of medical resources on dwarfism. National Library of Medicine-Cockayne Syndrome Text and images on cockayne syndrome Dwarfism - What is it

7. Seckel_Sydrome-dwarfism Information on this dwarfism, and contacting other families aware of this rare disorder. http://www.geocities.com/annetteaxe/Seckel_Sydrome-dwarfism.html

You need Java to see this applet. The Seckel Loop Seckel Links: Info on : Seckel Sydrome Primordial Dwarfism Website Little People of America More Links COME JOIN US At the Seckel Loop you can keep in touch with others, post pictures, and receive emails from other families that have children with Seckel Sydrome. We'd Love to Have You..... ADD EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW TO JOIN.. Hi, Welcome to the Seckel Loop This site is primarily here for your information regarding Seckel Sydrome. Here you can meet, chat, and get information from parents of children who has been diagnosised with Seckel Sydrome Subscribe to seckel-loop Powered by groups.yahoo.com Contact Information: Name: Annette Jewell Email: annetteaxe@yahoo.com

8. Homepegaes Of People With Dwarfism People with dwarfism at Linkable.org This website links together the homepages of disabled individuals. Network with other people who have disabilities such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ( http://www.wtmy.com/manasota/disabled-homepages/dwarfism.html

Please click on the above banner/s to visit our Sponsor/s) Personal Pages of People with Dwarfism (Little People) Short Stature : From Folklore to Fact... Never Sell Yourself Short In the Little World : A True Story of... Amazon.com has Books about Dwarfism Home What's New Guestbook Read Sign Sponsors/ Donations ... The Gimp Store THE GIMP STORE is designed by disabled people for disabled people who can see humor and sarcasm in being different. If you are offended by any of the quotes or products we send our apologies, (well not really) and ask that you or get over it and move on. MY Ashly's Geleophysic Dysplasia Information Page , by Shilo R. Young Ashly has Geleophysic Dysplasia, which is a lysosomal metabolic storage disease- gene unknown...it is characterized by dwarfism, heart defects, joint stiffness of hands, frequent respitory diseases, learning disabilities, other bone anamolies..and more. there is no cure...literature suugests its fatal in childhood. Home What's New - Guestbook Read Sign Sponsors/Donations Advertise Here ... Contact

9. PrimordialDwarfism.com A site dedicated to educating and supporting families affected by this disorder. http://www.primordialdwarfism.org/

PrimordialDwarfism.com Welcome to PrimordialDwarfism.com , a site dedicated to educating and supporting families affected by Primordial Dwarfism. First, a definition... Primordial Dwarfism is a category of disorders with many subtypes. Its definition is vague but basically means that these children are profoundly growth delayed for their gestational age before birth and at birth .There may be several links to why this occurs. Some of these subtypes are: Osteodysplastic 1, 2a, 3 Seckel Russell-Silver Meyer-Gorlin other The picture above was taken at the 2000 Annual Convention of Little People of America (LPA) in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Charles Scott (seated, center) of the DuPont Hospital for Children, chaired a group session that represents possibly the largest gathering in history of people diagnosed with a rare form of Primordial Dwarfism. The picture below was taken at a gathering of families of Primordial Dwarfism children in Wisconsin in 2002.

10. Types Of Dwarfism Types of dwarfism. There are currently 522 verified types of dwarfism listed. Alaninuria With Microcephaly, dwarfism, Enamel Hypoplasia, And Diabetes Mellitus; http://www.dwarfism.org/medical/types.php

Webmasters: Types of Dwarfism There are currently 522 verified types of dwarfism listed. This list is a work in progress, changes may be applied as needed. Aarskog Syndrome Abidi X-Linked Mental Retardation Syndrome Achondrogenesis, Type IA; ACG1A Achondrogenesis, Type IB; ACG1B ... Zinc Finger Transcription Factor TRPS1; TRPS1 List compiled from the Human Genome Database

11. Dwarfism - What Is It? Research Fund is the only health organization in the world supporting research for the special medical needs of Little People people affected with dwarfism. http://www.lprf.org/dwarfism.html

Dwarfism is the result of the disproportionate growth of the skeleton. In most cases, dwarfism is genetically determined. We refer to those affected as "Little People." IMPACT OF DWARFISM Most Little People encounter progressive deformities during childhood. These deformities may lead to disability. In some instances, breathing difficulties, gradual paralysis and even death may result. IS THERE TREATMENT? Yes. As a result of treatment, deformities can be corrected and mobility returned. Affected individuals can become capable of independent living. Do I Know a Little Person? You probably do! Dwarfism can affect any baby born anytime, about 1 in 10,000 births. Most children with dwarfism are from average stature parents. ANY COUPLE CAN HAVE A CHILD WITH DWARFISM. Family history and parent's stature are usually not relevant to the child's dwarfism. Some syndromes are caused by genetic mutations at the moment of conception. Other syndromes are caused by the random combination of two recessive genes that may have been dormant for generations. (Examples of recessive genes are blue eyes or blond hair. The child must receive one recessive gene from each parent to show the trait.) Dwarfism is a general term covering a large number of medical conditions which result in short stature. In many cases, the condition is genetic. We refer to persons affected with dwarfism as "Little People", and the condition is often referred to as "short stature". It varies by condition; in addition to being short, the individual may have moderate to severe orthopaedic difficulties. Over time, gravity pulls on the skeleton of the Little Person and progressively leads to a loss of mobility. In the most severe cases, children may lose the ability to walk, and other functions are profoundly affected. In some cases, without early medical intervention, the child may die.

12. Report Abuse Led To 'dwarfism' In Chained Boys CNN http://www.cnn.com/2000/LAW/11/02/chainedbrothers.crim.ap/index.html

13. MedlinePlus: Dwarfism Topics. dwarfism. Printerfriendly version, E-mail this page to a friend. Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on • dwarfism. You http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dwarfism.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Dwarfism Contents of this page: General/Overviews Genetics Dictionaries/Glossaries Organizations ... Information from the Medical Encyclopedia Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Dwarfism You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Growth Disorders Bones, Joints and Muscles Endocrine System (Hormones) Genetics/Birth Defects General/Overviews Dwarfism Resources: Frequently Asked Questions (Little People of America) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Dwarfism (National Institutes of Health) Specific Conditions/Aspects Achondroplasia (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation) Also available in: Spanish Genetics Genetics Home Reference: Dwarfism (National Library of Medicine) Genes and Disease: Diastrophic Dysplasia (National Center for Biotechnology Information) Genes and Disease: Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome (National Center for Biotechnology Information) Dictionaries/Glossaries Dwarfism Types and Definitions (Little People of America) Organizations Little People of America Online (Little People of America) National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Children Dwarfism (Nemours Foundation) Information from the Medical Encyclopedia Dwarfism Dwarfism Health services in: Missouri North Carolina Other states coming - learn more The primary NIH organization for research on Dwarfism is the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Health Topics Drug Information Encyclopedia ... U.S. National Library of Medicine

14. Ashly's World Of Medical Links Links to medical resources for parenting a special needs child. Resources to information on rare disorders, skeletal dysplasias, dwarfism, mucopolysaccharidoses. http://www.angelfire.com/or2/ashlysworldofwonders/medicallinks.html

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Loads of Medical Links Here you will find a large variety of medical resources for parenting your Special Needs children. You will find Links to dwarfism, diabetes, cancer rare disorders, metabolic diseases gene replacement therapy, genetics musculoskeletal diseases, and more OBTAINING HEALTHCARE Social Security Online Did you know if you have a child with certain disabilities or conditions that's expected to last at minimum of a year you may be eligible for money benefits and if you qualify for even $1.00 your child receives State medical insurance To see a list of qualifying impairments and requirements Listing of Impairments Medical Guidelines Tricare, Military Health System Military health insurance for dependents further than 50 miles from a military hospital or clinic Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement Do you need help in getting your child support or asking the other parent to provide insurance NetLizard's Legal Research Center Search engine for Family law and medical law State Children's Health Insurance Program Federal chip program allows families that don't qualify under poverty guidelines, to make more

15. To Acknowledge What Is Known As Known, And What Is Not Known As Not Known Is Kno Personal information, pictures, animals, gardening and information on dwarfism. http://www.kimmay.com/

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16. IRSC - Musculoskeletal Disorders, Dwarfism Here you'll find resources pertaining to dwarfism and LPA, medical data, instructions on how to join an email discussion group, and links to numerous other dwarfism-related sites. http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf/sub?readform&cat=Musculoskeletal

17. DateALittle.com - Personal Ads For Little People Personal ads for Little People those with any of the various forms of dwarfism. http://www.datealittle.com

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18. Broken Wings The first television series to focus solely on the lives of disabled people. Each of the 13 episodes profiles the struggles, dreams, and accomplishments of an adult or child with a specific form of disability, such as blindness, dwarfism, or paraplegia. From Amphion Productions. http://www.motionmasters.com/bw/

A New Documentary Series with a Fresh Perspective on Disability What is it like to be a little person? To be blind or deaf? To live in a world that does not accommodate your height or physical limitations? To face a flight of stairs in a wheelchair or be trapped in your home because public transportation doesn't accommodate your needs? How do people with disabilities manage to succeed in life? Are they different from other people? Are they superhuman? Or does disabled mean "unable?" Curious for truthful answers? Then plan to watch "Broken Wings," an up-coming 13-part series on people with disabilities hosted by Pat Morita We would like to hear your comments.

19. Disabilities And Handicaps - 123World An alphabetic list of websites on disabilities like blindness, deafness, dwarfism, stuttering and links to the english version of these sites. http://www.123world.com/health/disabilities/

DISABILITIES a b c d ... z A Ability to Share Abuse Prevention Project Amputee B Blindness C Communication Disorders D Deafness Developmental Disabilities Dwarfism I Invisible Disabilities L Learining Disabilities S Spinalcord Injury Stuttering

20. VetCentric - Munchkin Land Debates whether it is wrong to breed these novel cats, which carry the gene for dwarfism. http://www.vetcentric.com/magazine/magazineArticle.cfm?ARTICLEID=1421

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