News from 2007

Dec 12 2007

Autism Speaks Announces Major Expansion Of Autism Treatment Network

Kennedy Krieger Institute One of Fifteen Sites Nationwide

Dec 3 2007

Study Finds Fever May Lead To Improved Behavior In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Kennedy Krieger Institute Research Confirms Parent and Physician Reports that Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Exhibit Fewer Autistic-like Behaviors during Illness with Fever

Nov 5 2007

Research Identifies New Features Of Brain Structure That May Lead To ADHD

Nov 5 2007

Research Identifies New Features Of Brain Structure That May Lead To ADHD

Research Conducted at the Kennedy Krieger Institute Takes New Approach to Studying Brain Basis of ADHD

Oct 30 2007

Three Stellar Kennedy Krieger Professionals Nominated For Spinal Cord Injury Hall Of Fame

Rummerfield, Gray and Walther Recognized for Contributions To Spinal Cord Injury Community

Oct 25 2007

Festival of Trees Ushers in the Holiday Season

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Annual Holiday Fundraiser Features Live Entertainment, Express Mail Delivery to the North Pole, "Reindeer Rides," and More!

Sep 18 2007

Kennedy Krieger Institute Expands Autism Education Services into Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

Specialty Autism School Opens Today in Montgomery County; Features Individualized Programs, High Staff to Student Ratio, Community and Work-Based Learning

Aug 7 2007

New Research Discovers Independent Brain Networks Control Human Walking

Kennedy Krieger Institute Study Enhances Understanding of Brain Plasticity and Motor Skills, Signaling Advancements for Future Rehab Practices

Jul 30 2007

Study Discovers Link Between Increased White Matter in the Brain and Poor Motor Skills in Children with Autism

Research Conducted at the Kennedy Krieger Institute Examines How Motor Skill Deficits Can Provide Insight into the Brain Basis of Autism

Jul 18 2007

A Miniature Game For A Giant Cause

Miniature Golf Course Hosts Baltimore's First National Qualifier Tournament; Proceeds to Benefit Kennedy Krieger Institute

Jul 2 2007

New Study Shows Half of Children With Autism Can Be Accurately Diagnosed at Close to One Year of Age

Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute Recognize Children with Autism Earlier than Ever Before, Paving the Way for Earlier Intervention and Improved Outcomes

Jun 6 2007

International Center For Spinal Cord Injury Awarded Three New Grants For Rehabilitation And Research

Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Grant, The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Grant and Christopher Reeve Foundation Award to Advance Spinal Cord Injury Work at Kennedy Krieger Institute

Jun 5 2007

Longitudinal Study Finds Sex Differences Nonexistent In Overall Math Performance Of Primary School Age Boys & Girls In Baltimore

Kennedy Krieger Institute Research Counters Reported National "Gender Gap" in Math Achievement

Jun 4 2007

Kennedy Krieger Institute Announces Retirement Of Chief Healthcare And Nurse Executive Sharon Earley Reeves

A woman of many achievements, Reeves acted in several capacities throughout her career

May 11 2007

IAN Update on May 11, 2007

One Month After Launch, Interactive Autism Network Reports 13,000 Registered Participants Eager to Accelerate Autism Research

Apr 2 2007

Kennedy Krieger Institute Launches First National Online Autism Registry

The Interactive Autism Network to Accelerate Autism Research by Linking Researchers and Families Nationwide