• Diagnosis
  - Examination, X-rays, Blood tests, Urine tests, Biopsy
• Babies and young children
  - Seeking help, Official help, Early development, "Why am I small?" and "When will I grow?". Independence, Clothes
• Family response
  - Feelings at the time of diagnosis, The vital role of parents, Daily and independent living
• School
  - Outside interests
• Higher education
  - Making a choice, Application and enrolment, Student life
• Teenage years
  - Social development and relationships, Open discussion, Social activities, Participation in social activities, Physical adjustments
• Employment
  - Social activities
• The short-statured person in society
  - Attitudes of other people, Careful response, Integration, Intelligence, Daily and independent living, Practical and physical adjustments

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