Line-up of types of "Indian Dwarfism', front-view. These people have been categorised as follows: a) Cretinous Dwarf b) and c) Ateleiotic Dwarfs d) and e) Achondroplasic Dwarfs and f) Normal Native.

It was really obvious." There are two main types of dwarfism, also known as restricted growth, according to the NHS. Proportionate short stature involves a general lack of growth in the body ...

Amy and his son Zach also have dwarfism; however, they have Achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder that is caused by a genetic mutation. Because they have different types of dwarfism, they face ...

It is considered a disability. The preferred term for someone with dwarfism is a “little person”. “There are actually more than 400 [types of] dwarfism,” explained Dr Sarah Poon ...