Author Archives: littleperson123

Dwarfism occurs in approximately 1 in every 10,000 births. Dwarfism does not discriminate, happening across all cultures and race. There are tens of thousands of individuals with dwarfism living in the US. So when you walk up to the next … Continue reading →

My surgeries started at age 7 months and have been consistent throughout my life. Every time I would start to think I was done with surgeries I would have more to deal with. So when I’m not dealing with surgeries … Continue reading →

I started writing my blog 7 years ago. It was seven years ago that I found a doctor willing to study my dwarfism and I knew I had to start writing. I was tired of going to google to research … Continue reading →

My parents raised me to believe I could do anything. I ran around the farm with my siblings and would do everything they did. I was raised to be just like all the other kids. My mom told me that … Continue reading →

 There are an estimated 30,000 people in the United States and 651,000 internationally with a type of dwarfism. For Saul Wilson Syndrome there are 9 people in the US and there are 7 people from other countries. I have only … Continue reading →

Skeletal dysplasia affect bone growth, but generally do not affect cognitive abilities. People with dwarfism are not generally taller than 4’10 at adult height. The typical height of little people ranges from 2’8 to 4’5. I stand at a height … Continue reading →

“Don’t stare!” doesn’t send a positive message. Teach your children today’s disability etiquette: “Don’t look away; smile and say hello.” I wish more parents would take the time to talk to their children about people with differences. I hear all … Continue reading →

I’ve had many people ask me if I’ve ever thought of having children of my own. I decided at a young age that I would not physically have children of my own. I always said I’d adopt if I decided … Continue reading →

Some people often wonder what the correct terminology for a person with dwarfism. Examples of what is acceptable: the persons name, little person, person with dwarfism or LP. The term midget is offensive to most little people and is often … Continue reading →