1. Welcome To LPA Online Here you ll find resources pertaining to dwarfism and LPA, medical data, instructions on how Have a question about dwarfism or Little People of America? http://www.lpaonline.org/

Welcome to the official website of Little People of America, Inc. www.garyparker.com 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 9/8/05 dkennedy@lpaonline.org

2. Dwarfism.org - Home Comprehensive resource, including information on types of dwarfism, links to medical resources, specialized shopping resources, legal information, http://www.dwarfism.org/

Home Thursday, 08 September 2005 Dwarfism.org Reaching new heights! Main Menu Home Medical Resources Recommended Reading Related Links ... Support Organizations Username Password Remember me Forgotten your password? No account yet? Create one Welcome to Dwarfism.org Mission and Goals The goal of this website is to foster an online community of individuals interested in and or affected by dwarfism and to provide a hub for the exchange of related information. To that end I have provided information and links to other resources for the casual site visitor as well as a number of additional resources for those who chose to create an account and become a contributing member of this online community. Registered community members have the ability to create a user profile and view the profiles of others, send instant messages to one another, contribute to threaded discussion forums, share documents, read and contribute to a community calendar. The amount of information you provide on your profile is completely up to you. While match making is not the primary focus of this site, there are a number of profile settings geared toward helping like minded individuals find each other. While it should be noted that this site is in no way sponsored or endorsed by Little People of America, Inc. (LPA), as a life member it is my sincere hope that the discussion forums, document sharing and community calendar can be of use to members and officers of LPA and other like minded support organizations to further our common goals.

3. Ability's_DWARFISM_Page Collection of links related to dwarfism. 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

4. Dwarfism - Short Stature dwarfism and short stature information, links to national and international support groups, lay advocacy organizations, clinics, genetic counselors and http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/dwarfism.html

Dwarfism / Short Stature (Skeletal Dysplasias, Achondroplasia, Jeune Syndrome constitutional delay , other conditions) Organizations Clinics International Specific Syndromes ... Little People of America (LPA) , Inc. P.O. Box 745, Lubbock, TX 79408 E-mail: LPADataBase@juno.com Web Site: www.lpaonline.org Little People of America Teen Page, Books Organization Links Types of Dwarfism and Definitions LPA Parents' Forum (not currently active, web only), Mayeux family, jmayeux@gte.net LPA Parents' Committee - Rob and Betty Jacobsen, 3010 Olympia Way, Longview, WA 98632, Voice: 360.636.0276, BBS/fax: 360.578.1948, E-mail: jacobsen@aone.com Frequently Asked Questions Languages: English, Spanish dwarfism.org Billy Barty Foundation, Inc. 929 W Olive Avenue, Suite C, Burbank, CA 91506 Phone: (818) 953-5410 Fax: (818) 953-7129 Web site: www.rth.org/bbf/ Educational and lobbying for individuals with dwarfism Human Growth Foundation 7777 Leesburg Pike (P.O. Box 309), Falls Church, VA 22043 Phone: (800) 451-6434 or (703) 883-1773 Fax: (703) 883-1776 Supports basic clinical research pertaining to growth disorders. Disseminates information. Encourages development of local parent support groups. Oversees a grant research program

5. Dwarfism.org Comprehensive resource, including information on types of dwarfism, links to medical resources, specialized shopping resources, legal information http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

6. Library dwarfism The Family Professional Guide by Charles I. Scott Kaspar Hauser Syndrome Of Psychosocial dwarfism, The by John Money http://www.dwarfism.org/library/index.php

Library Featured Little People by Dan Kennedy Very informative and insightful. Written by the father of a child with dwarfism. A great resource for those doing research into the various issues surrounding dwarfism. ARTICLES - ONLINE FAQ's @ LPAOnline To Gain A Few Inches by Anne McDermott A Child of Difference by Lisa Abelow Hedley Achondroplasia by Human Growth Foundation Anesthesia For Little People by Dr. Judith G. Hall Extended Limb-Lengthening, Setting The Record Straight by Gillian Mueller Genetics Testing by Ruth Ricker Health Supervision For Children With Achondroplasia by The American Academy Of Pediatrics Life As A Little Person LPA National Conference History - Since 1957 LPA Position Statement On Extended Limb Lengthening (ELL) LPA Position Statement On Genetic Discoveries ... Profile: Dr. Ain by Jonathan Bor Profile: Ruth Ricker by Dan Kennedy Shortest Man, Woman Survey: Disabled Are Disadvantaged Too Up With People: Dwarves Meet Identity Politics by David Berreby BOOKS - NONFICTION A Little Of This, A Little Of That: Information, Resources, And Insights On Dwarfism by Betty Jacobsen

7. Dwarfism - What Is It? dwarfism is the result of the disproportionate growth of the skeleton. In most cases, dwarfism is genetically determined. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. MedlinePlus: Dwarfism dwarfism. Overviews; dwarfism Resources Frequently Asked Questions (Little People of America) Information from the Medical Encyclopedia; dwarfism 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: Overviews Genetics Dictionaries/Glossaries Organizations ... Information from the Medical Encyclopedia Search MEDLINE/PubMed 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 Overviews Dwarfism Resources: Frequently Asked Questions (Little People of America) Specific Conditions Achondroplasia (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation) Also available in: Spanish Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Dwarfism (National Institutes of Health) Genetics Genetics Home Reference: Achondrogenesis, type 1B (National Library of Medicine) Genetics Home Reference: Achondrogenesis, type 2 (National Library of Medicine) Genetics Home Reference: Achondroplasia (National Library of Medicine) Genetics Home Reference: Atelosteogenesis, type 2 (National Library of Medicine) Genetics Home Reference: Collagenopathy, types II and XI

9. Inheritance Article introducing Pituitary dwarfism in the German Shepherd Dog. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/6074/inheritance.html

Inheritance of Dwarfism (Plus - Known Carriers of Dwarfism) In a study conducted by E. Andresen and P. Willeberg (1976) (Pituitary dwarfism in German Shepherd Dogs additional evidence of simple autosomal recessive inheritance. Nord. Vet. Med.28: 481-6 They said that dwarfism may stem from any or all 3 of the following dogs; Hein v Richterbach, Casar vd Malmannsheide and Vello zd Sieben Faulen. They believed that at least 2 of the 3 dogs are carriers. Vello was said to be the ancestor of 7 of the 8 dwarfs in their study. The following are dogs, according to Willis ( The German Shepherd Dog - A Genetic History 1991) known to "carry" pituitary dwarfism. They are; Atstan Impresario, Dunmonaidh Junker, Warro vd Fichtenspitze, Hero v Grundel, Norbo v Grundel, Hasenway Putz, Iolanda Tell, Karlstadt Tumblin Dice, Persian War of Marlish, Masuta Piaute, Middross Sonny, Gundo vd Mordschau, Prima Zorba, Rosetown Jack, Sansarc Navigator, Shottersway Persephone, Nickel v Unterhain, and Uran v Wildersteiger Land. If you are reading this right now then chances are you have an interest in learning what dogs are involved in producing dwarfs so that you can avoid getting dwarfs in your litters. I have received numerous emails from breeders asking me to tell them how to do just that. Amazingly very few breeders that HAVE had dwarf pups are willing to come forward and produce information/pedigrees that will help me gather that information accurately enough to report it. That is, after all, what my research is about. Identifying what dogs are carriers and when bred together will produce dwarf pups.

10. Dwarfism Types And Definitions Hypopituitarism Hypopituitary dwarfism. See Growthhormone deficiency. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Growth Hormone Deficiency Panhypopituitarism; dwarfism; Pituitary dwarfism. Definition Return to top. Growth hormone deficiency involves abnormally short stature with normal body http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001176.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Growth hormone deficiency 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 Panhypopituitarism; Dwarfism; Pituitary dwarfism Definition Return to top Growth hormone deficiency involves abnormally short stature with normal body proportions. Growth hormone deficiency can be categorized as either congenital (present at birth) or acquired. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top An abnormally short height in childhood may occur if the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone . It can be caused by a variety of genetic mutations (such as Pit-1 gene, Prop-1 gene, growth hormone receptor gene, growth hormone gene), absence of the pituitary gland, or severe brain injury, but in most cases no underlying cause of the deficiency is found. Growth retardation may become evident in infancy and persist throughout childhood. The child's "growth curve," which is usually plotted on a standardized growth chart by the pediatrician, may range from flat (no growth) to very shallow (minimal growth). Normal puberty may or may not occur, depending on the degree to which the pituitary can produce adequate

12. AchondroplasiaHelp And Information From The UK Achondroplasia is one of the most common form of short limb dwarfism. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Dwarfism - What Is It? Little People s Research Fund is the only health organization in the world supporting research for the special medical needs of Little People people 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.

14. Jacksonville.com Metro Teen Found Caged; Parents Held The adoptive parents of a 17year-old boy who was found locked in a crib suffering from psychosocial dwarfism are charged with felony child neglect. http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/030905/met_18168175.shtml

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15. Ability's_DWARFISM_Page Collection of links related to dwarfism. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. 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

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17. Dwarfism If your child has been diagnosed with dwarfism, you're probably wondering what lies ahead for her and your family. Read this article to learn more http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Frequently Asked Questions A Little People of America (LPA) defines dwarfism as a medical or genetic dwarfism is a recognized condition under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 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.

19. I've Been Here So Long, I Think That It's Time To Move. Personal information, pictures, animals, gardening and information on dwarfism. http://www.kimmay.com/

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20. Dwarfism dwarfism Three Essays. dwarfism by Angeline Cardinale http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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