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 Measurement Age:  9 years
  Height:  54 inches
  Weight:  50 pounds
    
 

Assessment Age:

  10 years
 Health Problems:  Has been on growth hormone for 5 years, which has resulted in average height for age; still very light weight; wears glasses
 Physical Limitations:  Some coordination problems; his build does not provide a lot of muscle strength
 Learning Problems:  Attends regular elementary school and receives extra services there for reading and speech and assistance with P.E.
 Behavior Problems:  No behavior problems; a very kind spirit
 Miscellaneous Information:  Change of employer forced us to change insurance companies; had to battle new company for 10 months to continue growth hormone; we won after review by state insurance department; he is generally liked by other children, but he does not have many close friends; with glasses, braces, and thin, narrow face, still looks a bit like a preemie; we have soooo much to be thankful for :); information provided by mother on 2/6/08
Children's Virtual Hospital Division of Neonatology Department of Pediatrics University of Iowa Health Care