VIDEO: Little Girl with Dwarfism Sends a Message to the World!

Rilee was born with Achondroplasia, a form of short-limbed dwarfism, that has stunted her growth. But her condition hasn’t stopped her from enjoying life and being an amazing and lovely little girl. October is known as being Dwarfness Awareness Month, so in its honor, Rilee prepared a dance and message for all her viewers. The message behind her dance is that all children must be seen in the same way, happy and full of life.

According to Wikipedia, Dwarfism, also known as short stature, occurs when an organism is extremely small. In humans, the typical adult height is less 4 feet 10 inches (58 in; 147 cm), regardless of sex, although some individuals with dwarfism are slightly taller. Disproportionate dwarfism is characterized by either short limbs or a short torso. In cases of proportionate dwarfism, both the limbs and torso are unusually small. Normal intelligence and lifespan are usual.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Those with bone growth disorders can sometimes be treated with surgery, and/or physical therapy. Hormone disorders can be treated with hormone replacement therapy as well before the child’s growth plates fuse. Individual accommodations, such as specialized furniture, are often used by people with dwarfism. Many support groups provide services to aid individuals and the discrimination they may face.

In addition to the medical aspect of the condition, there are also social aspects. For a person with dwarfism, height discrimination can lead to ridicule in childhood and discrimination in adulthood. In the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and other English-speaking countries, some people with dwarfism prefer to be called dwarfs, little people, or persons of short stature. Historically, the term “midget” was used to describe proportionate dwarfs; however, this term is now regarded as offensive by some.

Genetic mutations of most forms of dwarfism caused by bone dysplasia cannot be altered yet, so therapeutic interventions are typically aimed at preventing or reducing pain or physical disability, increasing adult height, or mitigating psychosocial stresses and enhancing social adaptation.

Pain and disability may be ameliorated by physical therapy, braces or other orthotic devices, or by surgical procedures. The only simple interventions that increase perceived adult height are dress enhancements, such as shoe lifts or hairstyle. Growth hormone is rarely used for shortness caused by bone dysplasias, since the height benefit is typically small (less than 5 cm [2 in]) and the cost high.

Read Rilee’s full story below, provided by shareably.net.

Five-year-old Rilee was born with Achondroplasia, a form of short-limbed dwarfism, that has stunted her growth. But it has not stopped her from dancing around and being a wonderful little girl.

In celebration of Dwarfness Awareness Month (October), Rilee prepared a special dance and message for viewers all around the world. Dancing to Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off,” Riley and her mother Angela hope that people can better understand dwarfism. The idea behind the video was to show that children with dwarfism are no different than any other child. They are just as energetic, silly, and funny!

After watching Rilee dance, it’s easy to see how wonderful this cute little girl is. She will have you smiling so hard your cheeks will hurt!

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