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Supporting Children with Growth Disorders and their Families |
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Kia ora, welcome
Worried about your child's growth?
The MAGIC Foundation NZ Incorporated (MAGIC NZ) is a national
organisation supporting the families of children with growth
disorders. A growth disorder is any type of problem in infants,
children, or teens that prevents them from meeting realistic
expectations of growth. Disorders include (among others):
- Failure-to-Thrive
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Turner Syndrome
- Small for Gestational Age (or IUGR)
- Idiopathic Short Stature (reason unknown)
- Precocious Puberty
MAGIC NZ supports families who are worried about their child's growth, whether they have a diagnosed medical condition or no diagnosis. We provide families with information through our website, newsletter, educational brochures and a library of medical articles. We also put families in contact with others who have a child with a similar condition - in NZ or around the world.
A major aim of MAGIC NZ is to work together with affected families and the wider community to achieve the healthy development of our children.
MAGIC NZ Services
MAGIC NZ is a national not-for-profit organisation, affiliated to the MAGIC Foundation USA.
We provide support and education services to children with growth disorders and their families through the services briefly described below.
- Networking is a vital function of MAGIC NZ. Parents gain enormous support from connections made with others who have a child with the same medical condition and a real understanding of the issues they face. Many of our children have rare conditions and, through our relationship with The MAGIC Foundation in America, MAGIC NZ families are able to network internationally, as well as within New Zealand.
- MAGIC NZ has a library of more than 400 medical articles about growth disorders and related issues. These are a great source of information for families.
- The MAGIC Lantern is a newsletter for MAGIC NZ families, medical professionals and others working with children with growth disorders. It provides a forum for sharing information and experiences.
- www.magicnz.org.nz has information on various conditions affecting growth. It provides answers to frequently asked questions and links to many other informative sites about growth-related issues. It is updated frequently with news, upcoming events, articles and new links.
- GFNZ is an online support group linking New Zealand families who have children with growth or feeding issues.
- The MAGIC NZ Kid's Club provides an opportunity for children to share their experiences.
- Facilitated discussion groups with guest speakers and family networking events are held in some areas. These are an opportunity to learn, share experiences and enjoy each others' company.
MAGIC: Major Aspects of Growth In Children
Education, Networking and Advocacy for Children with Growth Disorders & their Families
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