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PBS

Pbs: No Bigger Than a Minute

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Hear the tale of one man's struggle with being a dwarf and how he has worked to overcome. Get a new perspective of little people and learn to gain acceptance.
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Handout
Other

Progeria Research Foundation: What Is Progeria?

For Students 9th - 10th
A page that succinctly reviews the cause, symptoms, and reported incidence rate of progeria. Links to related sites are available.
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Handout
WebMD

Medicine Net: Genetic Disorder Information on Achondroplasia

For Students 9th - 10th
Authored by doctors, read this comprehensive overview of Achondroplasia including description, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, prevention, genetic implications to dwarfism.
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Handout
Other

University of Virginia Health System: Conditions and Treatments: Achondroplasia

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on achondroplasia, a genetic condition that causes dwarfism.
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Handout
Other

Nacer sano.org: Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough site, provided only in Spanish, touching on this genetic condition and explains how it effects growth and development.