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== [[Real Life]] ==

* [[wikipedia:Turner's syndrome|Turner's Syndrome]] is one of a number of genetic disorders that can result in the appearance of extreme youth.

* Many low-functioning, non-verbal autistic kids (which make up less than 10% of all diagnoses) have this issue. Those with higher-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome can, and very often do, function as adults without insurmountable problems. When they can't, it's usually a case of [[My Beloved Smother]] and/or [[Meddling Parents]], though this is rare.

* [[wikipedia:Bart de Graaff|Bart de Graaf]] was a well known Dutch television presenter who suffered a growth disorder which caused him to look and sound 12 for most of his life.

 

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