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The following publications are available at a nominal fee. (Due to the cost of shipping, International requests will be required to pre-pay.) Please call (800) 451-6434 for more information.
Specialized Growth Charts Available Now! One copy of each chart (males and females) is free. To obtain copies, and for pricing information on multiple copies of the growth charts, please, call the national office of HGF at (800)451-6434.
A psychosocial guide for parents of short children.
Advice for parents of pre-schoolers and school-aged children.
An informative overview of the Human Growth Foundation and how we help children with growth disorders. (1)
A Parent's Guide: A comprehensive guide to growth and development in children. (1), (2)
An excellent overview of a child's growth pattern. (1)
An easy to read booklet explaining how growth hormone deficiency occurs. (1)
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An overview of possible physical and psychological side effects of growth hormone therapy.
TThe hows and whys of the missing X chromosome.
Discusses the most common form of the bone disorders chondrodystrophies which are associated with dwarfism..
Your child has been diagnosed with precocious puberty. This booklet has been written to help to understand more about normal as well as precocious (early) puberty. It will allow you to become more familiar with some of the medical terms you will hear and will address Deficiency issues and concerns shared by most parents.
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(Not available; out of print.)
: HGF's quarterly newsletter. (2)
: HGF's semi-annual publication. (2)
(1) = Available in Spanish; (2) = Available to members of the Human Growth Foundation (individual/family : $35/yr)
(Not available; out of print.) This is a book of useful information about bone growth from infancy through old age. The object of the book is to present - in understandable terms - bone changes that occur throughout life. Chapters on growth assessment, diagnosis, and testing lay a strong foundation for recognizing and predicting normal and abnormal bone growth. Dr. Pritchett is an internationally published researcher on growth prediction, bone lengthening and the use of growth hormone: $21.95
A collection of treasured family recipes, contributed by HGF members and friends: $9.95
Neil Shulman, M.D. and Letitia Sweitzer (Not available; out of print.)
This book, written for the layman in an informative and entertaining way, takes the reader through the field of hormone study in a fascinating medical journey of discovery and revelation: $21.95
* Note: HGF members receive a $2.00 discount on the available books, with the exception of Good Food to Grow On.
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