INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In a small number of cases, signs of TS do not become apparent until a girl reaches her teens or even early adulthood. A female that is consistently well below average height or seems to never experience a "growth spurt" may benefit from testing for TS. Generally speaking, if a teen girl is 8 inches (20 cm) or more below average height, testing for TS may be warranted. Most females with TS have ovarian failure that causes infertility and prevents the onset of puberty. This failure can occur early in life or progressively over time, making it possible that it will not become apparent until the teen years. If there is little indication of the start of puberty body hair growth, breast development, menstruation, sexual maturation, etc. in a girl who is well into her teens, TS should be considered a strong possibility. TS can also impact the mental and emotional development of some females, and these effects may not be as noticeable during early childhood. If, however, as a teen or young adult, a girl has social difficulties due to an inability to "read" others' emotions and responses, TS should be considered. Additionally, teen girls with TS may have a particular learning disability in regards to spatial concepts. This, for instance, may become more apparent as mathematics classes become increasingly advanced. This doesn't mean that any girl having trouble in math class has TS, of course, but it may be worth consideration when other factors are present. Just because a girl is especially short, has kidney problems, has a low hairline on the neck, or has not started puberty by the typical age range does not mean she has TS. Visual cues and common symptoms can only indicate TS; a medical diagnosis via genetic testing is the only way to confirm the condition. Karyotype genetic testing to accurately diagnose TS requires only a blood draw and a wait of a week or two for the lab results. It is simple and highly accurate. Most cases of TS are detected and diagnosed before or shortly after birth, but if you suspect an undiagnosed case, seek a medical opinion promptly. The sooner the condition is confirmed (if present), the sooner important treatments can begin. A timely use of growth hormones, for instance, can make a significant difference in the final height of a female with TS.

SUMMARY: Watch for a growth rate that is well below average. Take notice if signs of puberty's onset are missing. Look for specific learning and social difficulties. See a doctor to confirm your suspicions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You'll usually find this app in the Start menu (PC) or in the Applications folder (Mac), indicated by a blue icon with a white "W" in it. If you don't want to customize your own booklet, you can start with one of the booklet templates built into Word. To do this, click the File menu, select New, type booklet into the search bar, press Enter, select a booklet template, and then click the Create button to set up your template. This will pull up different options for formatting how the pages in your Word document will be displayed when you print them. This appears in the bottom-right corner of the Page Setup dialog box under the Layout tab. This changes the layout to landscape (wide) mode with a split down the middle. The page options appear in the "Sheets per booklet" menu. Note that if you choose a page number too small to print all of your text, then you'll have to change the selection to All in order to have all the content visible on your computer screen printed. The "Gutter" menu, which is near the top-left corner of the window, determines the amount of space that will be available where the booklet will fold. As you increase or decrease the gutter, the preview image near the bottom will update to show you the results. It's near the bottom of the window. Now that your document is laid out like a booklet, you can add your own text, images, and custom formatting. If you're new to Microsoft Word, check out How to Format a Word Document to learn how to customize your text, add graphics, and position content as you desire. If you're using a template, see How to Use Document Templates in Microsoft Word to learn how to customize its pre-formatted content. You'll usually want to edit the placeholder information anywhere it appears. To do so: Click the File menu at the top-left corner. Select Save As. Select a save location. If you want to save this file as a template you can edit for future products, select the Template option from the "Save as type" or "Format" drop-down. Otherwise, keep the default setting (.docx) selected. Name the file and click Save.

SUMMARY: Open Microsoft Word. Click the Layout tab. Click on the Multiple pages drop-down arrow. Select Book fold from the Pages menu. Select the number of pages for your booklet. Adjust the Gutter size. Click OK to save your changes. Add content to your booklet. Save your booklet.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: At your initial consultation with a lawyer, you should describe your case and ask him or her to give a best estimate of how much your case will cost. While a lawyer can't foresee all circumstances that might occur in your case, he or she can usually give you a good estimate of fees and costs. However, keep in mind that if your case takes an unanticipated turn or becomes significantly more complicated, your costs may increase quite a bit from the original estimate. Some lawyers bill by the hour, but other types of billing may be available to you. Talk to your lawyer about your budget and ask about their billing practices before you commit to having her represent you. Contingency fees are a popular method of billing in personal injury cases. You pay your attorney only a percentage of the amount you recover from the other party when the case is over. However, any expenses that your attorney has throughout your case, like court filing fees, will be your responsibility. You may have to pay some of these expenses up front to the lawyer or as they are incurred throughout your case. Some attorneys use flat-rate billing when the amount and nature of work is predictable. If you have a routine traffic court matter, a DUI or DWI, an uncontested divorce, or need to have a will drafted, a flat rate might make your costs easier to foresee. Many attorneys require you to pay a retainer fee at the beginning of your case in order to hire them to represent you. The amount of a retainer fee will differ from one jurisdiction to the next, and also depends on the type of legal matter that you need the attorney to handle. This fee can be substantial in some cases. Try negotiating with the attorney to arrive at a reduced retainer amount or ask if the retainer can be paid in installments over time. Some attorneys will allow you to enter into a payment plan for their services, rather than having to pay a large retainer up front. You could arrange to be billed monthly or biweekly for the lawyer's services, which may make it easier to budget. You also will be relieved from having to come up with a large sum of money all at once. Some states may have programs that provide lawyers at sliding-scale fees, based on your income. Getting legal representation through this type of program could greatly reduce your attorney's fees. Check with your local or state bar association for information about these types of programs. Younger, less experienced lawyers may charge much lower hourly fees than older, more experienced lawyers. As these lawyers may have less business, they may be more willing to consider charging you a flat fee or a discounted rate. They also may have more time to devote to your case. For a relatively simple and straightforward legal matter, you may find a younger lawyer who is well-qualified to handle it at a much lower cost than other lawyers in your area.

SUMMARY:
Get a clear idea of how much your case will cost. Ask for alternative billing plans. Negotiate your retainer fee. Ask for a payment plan. Explore sliding-scale fee programs. Hire a younger lawyer.