Category: Blog
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BMI and People with Dwarfism: what you need to know
What is BMI and how does it affect people with dwarfism? BMI stands for Body Mass Index. BMI is a calculation using heigh and weight. BMI is person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. A high BMI can indicate high body fatness. BMI screens for weight categories that may lead…
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I just found out my baby has Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia! What do I do?
Congratulations on your new baby! This diagnosis can be frightening, and we have resources to help. Learn about raising a child with dwarfism: Prepare for your medical visit a with a specialist: Find your community: Please email us at support {at} ksginfo.org for anything! We check the email about once a week.
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First Blog Post: top 10 things not to say to a person with dwarfism.
What not to say 1: How’s the weather down there? Hey short stuff! Why not to say it: it’s rude.What to say instead: Say hello. Call someone by their first name, as you would anyone else. What not to say 2: Do you have kids? Are they normal? Why not to say it: Normal is…