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First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with OI

By Terri Mauro, About.com

1: READ "Caring for Infants and Children with OI" for some practical advice.

2: BUY "Growing Up with OI," a two-book set from the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation that offers guidance both for you and for your child.

3: CONSULT "OI Issues: Child Abuse" to anticipate possible misinterpretations of your child's condition.

4: JOIN a support group like the OI Parents List to get help and support from others who know what you're going through.

5: VISIT our listing of osteogenesis imperfecta links for more information and ideas.

Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta? Please share them in the forum.

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