1: READ the FAQ on the Little People of America site to learn more about your child's diagnosis.
2: BUY Little People: Learning to See the World Through My Daughter's Eyes to learn about the history of dwarfism and follow one father's experiences with a newly diagnosed child (read an excerpt).
3: JOIN an e-mail group like Parents of Little People to get ideas and strategies from other parents.
4: REVIEW a glossary of terms related to dwarfism to better understand what doctors are telling you.
5: VISIT our listing of dwarfism links for more information and ideas.
Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with dwarfism? Tell them about that book that explained everything, that website full of resources, that e-mail group you still lean on, that experience with your child that made you see things differently. Those of us who have been there have important gifts to give those who have not yet done that. Offer your words of wisdom and experience where you see "Tell Your Tips" below.
