As of 2015, the Space Camp for Little People program has been placed on indefinite hiatus. The content below is for historical purposes only. Space Camp also has special programs for deaf children and for those with visual impairments. The dream of going to space is a common fantasy shared by children (and adults) alike….
What Are the Chances of Having a Baby with Dwarfism? We frequently see questions from readers asking: What are the chances of having a dwarf baby? and Do dwarf parents always have dwarf children? Because there is immense interest—and often confusion—surrounding this topic, here is a clear breakdown of how genetic inheritance works across different…
đź“‹ Just received a diagnosis? Start with our Welcome page and our overview of dwarfism genetics. For finding a specialist, the LPA Medical Advisory Board is the best starting point. Pregnancy is a massive topic of discussion on community message boards, frequently raised by short-stature women and couples navigating family planning. Because there are so…
Who said being a stay-at-home mom is not dangerous? I slipped on our glossy, 80’s kitchen tile this morning and then banged my head really hard on the wall. Thankfully, I didn’t black out. But, I did have this shooting pain throughout my body and seriously thought I might get major spinal cord injury from…
I can go on and on as to how I got to this subject in my head, but I’ll try to keep this short and to the point. Strength as a Person With Dwarfism If there’s anything you can give your child with dwarfism, it’s strength. Strength to get through anything, even when the world…