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      <title>Parenting an Exceptional child by Loki Beatz</title>
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      <description>Dwarfism</description>
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      <pubDate>2020-02-03 06:03:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>About Jonah and how is it to be the mother of a child with Dwarfism</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Jonah is medically diagnosed with <strong>Achondroplasia </strong>which is the most common form of Dwarfism<strong>. </strong><br>Achondroplasia commonly results in:<br><br></div><ul><li>shortened upper arms and legs and a relatively long torso</li><li>shortened hands and fingers</li><li>larger head and a prominent forehead</li><li>flattened bridge of the nose</li></ul><div>Dwarfism does not affect intellectual abilities. There is no cure for dwarfism, but most little people live long, fulfilling lives. Little people go to school, have careers, marry, and raise kids, just like their average-size peers.<br><strong><br><br></strong><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-02-03 06:11:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>General Characteristics of Jonah&#39;s Dwarfism </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Students with dwarfism may:<br><br></div><ul><li>need extra time getting to classes due to <a href="https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/mobility-factsheet.html"><strong>mobility issues</strong></a></li><li>need extra time on tests if manual dexterity is an issue</li><li>miss assignments or class time due to medical appointments</li><li>need step stools for bathrooms, water fountains, classrooms, and other areas</li><li>need additional accommodations in the classroom and around school</li><li>feel anxious, depressed, or embarrassed by their size</li><li>be at risk for teasing or bullying</li></ul><div><strong>Helpful Tips for Teachers<br></strong>Students with dwarfism should be able to reach everything their classmates can reach. And remember to treat your students with dwarfism according to their age, not their size. Unless the student has a learning disability, educational expectations should not differ from those of other students. Students with dwarfism may be limited in the types of exercises and activities that they can do, but it's very important that they participate in safe physical activities to help stay fit.<br><strong>Bullet list of helpful Tips<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Treat the student the same as everyone else</li><li>Focus on classroom management to prevent whispering or behavior that may make the student feel different or outcast.</li><li>Educate class on proper terminology and ensure it is used in the classroom</li><li>Answer questions for other students to help them understand; know the student and provide them the opportunity to explain the condition if they are comfortable doing so.</li></ul><div>Jonah is a very sweet and smart boy, he can do just about everything a normal size child can, but at a slower rate do to his short legs. He also tends to get tired easily so breaks are essential if walking is involved. Otherwise he is perfectly adaptable. Please do not treat him as a small child due to his height he is a 5 year old boy, who will ask for help if needed. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-02-03 06:31:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>High Quality Links</title>
         <author>lokisxwrath</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div><a href="https://www.lpaonline.org/for-parents-and-teachers">https://www.lpaonline.org/for-parents-and-teachers</a>- The Little People of America a website about and for Little people.<br><a href="https://dwarfparents.com/dwarfism-adaptations-at-school">https://dwarfparents.com/dwarfism-adaptations-at-school</a>- A website designed to help you navigate through school adjustments.<br><a href="https://lpamrs.memberclicks.net/index.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D57">https://lpamrs.memberclicks.net/index.php%3Foption%3Dcom_content%26view%3Darticle%26id%3D57</a>- and addition to The Little People of America website where articles are provided to help you navigate dwarfism in school environment and the various accommodation and resource they can offer.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2020-02-03 06:49:19 UTC</pubDate>
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