Achondroplasia Resources

‘RISING LOVE’ CHILDREN’S BOOK

Get ‘In The Know’ with Dr Melita Irving

Clinical Geneticist, Dr Melita Irving, answers key questions about achondroplasia.

Bone Growth Animation

Discover how bones grow, and how signals within the body slow this process in people with achondroplasia.

Free To Be Me

Free To Be Me features a range of individuals from across Europe and poses the question, ‘what makes you, you?’ Watch Riccardo, Anna, Sandy and Claudia discuss their experiences and how their personal journeys and individual choices have shaped their identities, while living with a rare condition or disability. #FreeToBeMe

Anna’s Story – Free to Be Me

Watch Anna discuss her experiences and how her personal journey and individual choices have shaped her identity while living with achondroplasia.
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Riccardo’s Story – Free to Be Me

Watch Riccardo discuss his experiences and how his personal journey and individual choices have shaped his identity while living with achondroplasia.
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InTheKnow Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the InTheKnow FAQ resource for any queries you have relating to life with achondroplasia, diagnosis and management.

InTheKnow Glossary

Read the InTheKnow Glossary to discover key terms or words relating to achondroplasia.

About Achondroplasia Factsheet

Learn more about the causes, characteristics, and effects of achondroplasia with this useful factsheet.

Bone growth and achondroplasia

Learn more about the causes, characteristics, and effects of achondroplasia with this useful factsheet