October is Dwarfism Awareness month. Nick's friend, Hannah has Primordial Dwarfism (MOPD2) She is 3’3” tall at 28 years of age. There are over 100 types of Dwarfisms. Hannah enjoys hip hop, singing and drawing. She also loves fashion. Her dog Echo is her Mini me. Family and friends and Jesus are important to her. Don’t be afraid to say hello when you see her. Engage in conversation. She loves people. She helps at Mosaic church with the 4th and 5th graders in MoKids. LOVE A LITTLE!!! | Nick Smith

Let’s learn about Diastrophic Dysplasia 👨🏾‍🏫 Did you know there are over 400 different types of dwarfism? Each have their own unique traits and challenges. The most common types include Achondroplasia, Diastrophic Dysplasia, Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia (SED), and Pseudoachondroplasia — but no two experiences are the same. My type, Diastrophic Dysplasia, affects about 1 in every 500,000 people worldwide. It can cause things like a cleft palate, scoliosis, ear differences, hip and knee issues,

Primordial Dwarfism is a condition that causes the body to grow far below the average person, and this comes with some health concerns and risks. Liam, Alex and Finn are all kids who live with this condition, and for them and their families, this means learning to adapt constantly to life's difficulties. Alex isn't eating, and is doing an X-Ray exam to know what happens when he digests food. For his family, visits like these happen quite often. But not all is bad - there are people with this con