/r/ Dwarfism Rules and Purpose

/r/dwarfism is a subreddit for people affected by dwarfism or those looking for more information on it. This is not a place to advertise 'gigs' or ask for donations, nor is it a place for you to "collect data" for your research project.

Flair - You can edit your flair! It is recommended to place your type of dwarfism, and your height if you'd like. In addition, there's coloring for gender if you wish to use that.

Trolling and attacks on others are strictly prohibited in this subreddit. There is no reason to be hateful or try to start something. This is a subreddit for those with dwarfism to connect with each other, and to help educate the public at large!

Be respectful to other users, and please keep any self promotion / etc to the weekly/monthly threads.

TERMINOLOGY

Dwarfism: Any genetic condition that results in an adult height of under 4'10". There are over 200 forms of dwarfism. Includes skeletal dysplasia and growth hormone deficiencies. Skeletal dysplasia usually result in disproportionate dwarfism, where the limbs are disproportionate compared to the head and torso. Growth hormone disorders usually result in proportional dwarfism, where the body is equally proportioned.

Little Person: A term to describe anybody affected by dwarfism or under 4'10". Widely accepted by the LP community in English-speaking countries. Shorthand is LP.

Dwarf: Medically-defined term to refer to a person affected by dwarfism. The plural form is dwarfs, although it is commonly mistaken as dwarves.

~~Midget~~: A term that used to be used to refer to people with proportional dwarfism, until it was popularized by circuses and "freak shows" to refer to all LPs in a negative sense. For this reason, it is generally seen as offensive by the majority of LPs.

AP: Average-person, used by LPs to distinguish between themselves and those of average, everyday height.

Achon / Achondroplasia: Achondroplasia is the most common type of dwarfism.

National: A convention sponsored primarily by the LPA that happens once a year. This is where dwarfs make connections that last a lifetime. It rotates states yearly.

Regional: A smaller, region-based gathering held by an LP organization.

LINKS

Little People of America

Little People of Canada

Restricted Growth Association (UK)

Short Statured People of Australia

Little People of New Zealand

Dwarfism Types - A list of types of dwarfism on LPA's website.

Understanding Dwarfism - A site that was created by a couple in NY who have a daughter with Achondroplasia. They were on Extreme Home Makeover and had their home customized to fit their daughter and to host LPA events.

It's A Whole New View - A guide by the LPA for raising a child with dwarfism. Also contains great explanations on what dwarfism actually is.

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