Press Releases

Jun 11 2013

Online Video To Help Physicians, Parents Recognize Early Signs Of Autism Released To Maryland Pediatricians

Kennedy Krieger Institute and Maryland Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics partner to provide video tutorial to pediatricians statewide

Jun 5 2013

Nearly One-Third of Children with Autism Also Have ADHD

Kennedy Krieger researchers find children with co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders face greater impairments

May 22 2013

Kennedy Krieger Institute and Partek Incorporated Awarded $1.8M NIH Grant

Research partnership aimed at developing computational tools to analyze genomic data from patients with autism spectrum disorder and mental health disorders

May 14 2013

Grand Prix of Baltimore Launches Initiative to Support Kennedy Krieger Institute's Efforts to Improve the Treatment of Children with Brain Injuries

May 8 2013

Game-changing Discovery of Gene Mutation that Causes Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks Offers New Hope

Kennedy Krieger Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Cause of Rare Disease and Common Birthmark

Apr 2 2013

Dr. Rebecca Landa Partners with Chicken Soup for the Soul to Support Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Kennedy Krieger Expert is Coauthor of the Latest Edition of the Best-Selling Chicken Soup for the Soul Book Series

Apr 1 2013

New Initiative Provides Free Developmental Assessments for Children Most at Risk for Autism

Kennedy Krieger Puts Spotlight on One in Five Chance Infant Siblings of Children with Autism will Develop Disorder

Mar 28 2013

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Partners with Kennedy Krieger Institute to Illuminate Baltimore City Hall for Autism Awareness Month

Part of International “Light It Up Blue” Campaign

Mar 21 2013

Run, Bike, Walk and “ROAR For Autism” with Kennedy Krieger Institute

Participants put one foot—or pedal—in front of the other to raise awareness and critical research funds

Mar 7 2013

Another Restless Night or Something More?: Five Signs of Sleep Disorders in School-Age Children with Special Needs

As Part of Sleep Awareness Week (March 3-10), Kennedy Krieger Expert Advises Parents on When to Seek Help and Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

Mar 4 2013

Speech Emerges In Children On The Autism Spectrum With Severe Language Delay At Greater Rate Than Previously Thought

Study by Kennedy Krieger’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders reveals key predictors of speech gains

Mar 4 2013

Lower Extremity Functional Electrical Stimulation Cycling Promotes Physical & Neurological Recovery In Chronic Spinal Cord Injury

Study by Kennedy Krieger’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury suggests activity-based restorative therapy programs may provide substantial benefits for persons with chronic SCI

Feb 18 2013

Project HEAL At Kennedy Krieger Institute Wins National Hospital Charitable Services Award

Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Project HEAL program has been named a 2012 Program of Excellence as part of the Hospital Charitable Service Awards.

Feb 18 2013

Kennedy Krieger Institute Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Special Education Fellowship

Former Maryland superintendent, Dr. Nancy Grasmick, joins Kennedy Krieger as Director of Center for Innovation and Leadership in Special Education

Feb 15 2013

Maryland Center For Developmental Disabilities At Kennedy Krieger Offers Free Informational Trainings On The Eastern Shore For Parents Of Children With Disabilities

Free informational training sessions are being offered on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to parents of children with special needs.

Jan 28 2013

Kennedy Krieger Institute Elects Six New Members to Board of Directors

Judy Woodruff, Anthony Rosso, James Pitts, Dr. Ken Schuberth, Ed Walker and Mary Ann Scully all join Institute’s Board

Jan 10 2013

New Study Finds Bullying Causes Significant Short-Term Emotional And Physical Consequences For Children With Autism

Study by Kennedy Krieger’s Interactive Autism Network finds children with autism and psychiatric comorbidities are at especially high risk of being bullied

Dec 3 2012

Children With Autism Arrive At Emergency Room In Times Of Psychiatric Crisis Nine Times More Than Peers

Kennedy Krieger researchers find families with private insurance more likely to use emergency department for urgent mental health care

Dec 3 2012

“Parenting a Child with Autism: What Should I Do In a Crisis?” Six Tips to Prepare for a Mental Health Crisis in Children on the Autism Spectrum

Kennedy Krieger expert advises parents on how to plan ahead

Nov 12 2012

Kennedy Krieger Institute Announces New Training Initiative to Prepare Psychologists to Meet Special Needs of Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Internship program will be first-of-its-kind in the U.S.

Oct 30 2012

Distinct developmental PATTERNS identified in children with autism During their first three years

Kennedy Krieger researchers find a preclinical phase in children with autism that is not easily detected