12.)What are some organizations that can help a family cope with dwarfism.

There are many organizations and foundations that have been set up to help with funding for treatment, and coping with dwarfism. One is The Billy Barty Foundation, (http://www.allbusiness.com/4040429-1.html) which has been set up to help to give college scholarships to students with dwarfism.  The Foundation was started by Billy Barty, a well-known actor and advocate for those with growth disorders. Its goal is to improve the quality of education for dwarfs.

Another organization is the Dwarf Athletic Association of America, (http://www.daaa.org/) which was set up to provide athletic support to little people. This is a non-profit organization.

The Little People of America, (http://www.lpaonline.org/mc/page.do) is one of the largest organizations created specifically for little people. The Little People of America provides information, and support for people including children that have dwarfism, and their families.

There is also a Little People's Research Fund, (http://www.lprf.org/) which offers financial support to families with relatives that have dwarfism.

The MAGIC Foundations, (Major Aspects of Growth In Children) (http://www.magicfoundation.org/www) helps with all kinds of growth defects in children. The Foundation helps get answers for why these growth defects occur.