EPISODE · Jan 5, 2025 · 11 MIN
The Forever Child: A Controversial Practice That Halts Growth Of The Disabled
from In Good Health · host Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN
Growth attenuation therapy is a highly controversial practice that’s used on kids with profound disabilities to keep them small their whole lives. Parents say it makes caregiving easier, but disability advocates argue it’s an infringement on human rights. Our experts dissect both sides of the argument.Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-forever-child-a-controversial-practice-that-halts-growth-of-the-disabled Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Growth attenuation therapy is a highly controversial practice that’s used on kids with profound disabilities to keep them small their whole lives. Parents say it makes caregiving easier, but disability advocates argue it’s an infringement on human rights. Our experts dissect both sides of the argument. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/the-forever-child-a-controversial-practice-that-halts-growth-of-the-disabled
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