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Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video) for Teens
Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about her life philosophy and how she overcame the many hurdles she faced.
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Cerebral Palsy: Shannon's Story (Video) for Parents
Shannon has cerebral palsy, which limits many abilities. But her wheelchair and her communication device give her the freedom to explore, and a voice to be heard.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Steven's Story (Video) for Parents
A teen athlete talks about why he won't let his condition take him out of the game.
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Steven's Story: Power Player (Video) for Kids
Meet Steven. He's 14 and has spinal muscular atrophy. He shares his struggles and successes in this video.
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How to Talk to Your Child About the News for Parents
News reports are often educational. But when stories are about disturbing topics, parents can find it hard to explain to kids. Here are some guidelines.
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Reading Milestones for Parents
This general outline describes the milestones on the road to reading and the ages at which most kids reach them.
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Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video) for Parents
Emily was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about the challenges of being a little person, and how she overcomes the many hurdles she faces.
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Cerebral Palsy for Teens
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common developmental disabilities in the United States. It affects a person's ability to move and coordinate body movements.
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Kat's Asthma Story for Kids
Kat doesn't let her asthma get in the way of playing sports. Find out how she does it in this article for kids.
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Amanda's Hodgkin's Story for Kids
Amanda's life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. Find out more in this article for kids.