News from 2011

Dec 28 2011

Kennedy Krieger Partners with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to Create Wallet-Sized Autonomic Dysreflexia Cards

New wallet-sized informational cards help caregivers and first responders to address signs and symptoms of Autonomic Dysreflexia, a potentially dangerous condition for persons with a spinal cord injury.

Dec 5 2011

Making the Holidays Special

Ideas for Families of Children with Special Needs

Nov 8 2011

Novel Method Discovered to Reveal the Genetic Relatedness Between Individuals

Kennedy Krieger researcher finds unexpected familial relationships in data widely used by biomedical research community

Oct 24 2011

FESTIVAL OF TREES: Santa and His Helpers Bring the North Pole to the Maryland State Fairgrounds

Kennedy Krieger Institute's annual holiday fundraiser returns for three days of non-stop holiday fun

Oct 18 2011

Alternating Training Improves Motor Learning

Kennedy Krieger researchers find that varying practice sessions may benefit people with motor disorders

Oct 17 2011

National Survey Will Measure How Bullying Impacts Children with Autism

Interactive Autism Network asks families to report on bullying experiences of children with ASD

Oct 17 2011

Kennedy Krieger Patient to be Featured on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Friday, October 21st at 8/7c

Twelve days before his 21st birthday, Brian Keefer, an all-around college athlete, suffered a drastic gymnastics injury that paralyzed him from his neck down. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition featured Brian and his family in a special two-hour episode.

Oct 5 2011

Experts to Discuss Latest Advancements in Intervention and Treatment Strategies Across the Lifespan of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Kennedy Krieger Institute to Host 11th Annual Autism Conference for Parents, Professionals, and Policy Makers

Oct 4 2011

New Findings Validate the Accuracy of Autism Diagnosis in Children with Down Syndrome

Study shows DSM criteria can be used to identify autism in children with Down syndrome.

Sep 26 2011

Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute to Hold State-Wide Needs Assessment Forum

Sep 19 2011

Kennedy Krieger Expert Offers Ways to Distinguish Between Picky Eating and a Pediatric Feeding Disorder

Sep 14 2011

Preschoolers' Grasp of Numbers Predicts Math Performance in School Years

Study Reveals Link Between Early Number Sense and Elementary Math Scores

Sep 9 2011

Early Motor Experiences Give Infants a Social Jump Start

Study Indicates Infants at Risk for Autism Could Benefit from Motor Training

Aug 16 2011

BWI Run/Walk to Continue 25-Year Tradition of Raising Funds for Children With Down Syndrome

The annual BWI 4-Mile Run/2-Mile Family Fun Walk to benefit Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Down Syndrome Clinic

Aug 15 2011

Risk of Autism in Younger Siblings Substantially Higher Than Previous Estimates

Study highlights importance of routine surveillance, rapid referral for infant siblings of children with ASD

Jun 17 2011

Poor "Gut Sense" of Numbers Contributes to Persistent Math Difficulties

Study Reveals Math Learning Disabilities Are Caused By Multiple Factors, Including Poor Intuition in Gauging Numerical Quantities

Jun 9 2011

Brain Imaging Study of Preschoolers with ADHD Detects Brain Differences Linked to Symptoms

Smaller brain volumes associated with severity of ADHD symptoms

Apr 20 2011

New Data Show Half Of All Children With Autism Wander And Bolt From Safe Places

Interactive Autism Network releases findings on critical safety issue, launches new research survey on pregnancy

Apr 11 2011

Local Wheelchair Basketball Team Finishes Second In Nation

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Bennett Blazers Return from National Wheelchair Basketball Championships with Second Place Finish, Numerous Individual Honors

Mar 30 2011

Why Do Children With Autism Wander and Bolt From Safe Places?

Interactive Autism Network launches first-ever national survey to study critical safety issue in autism community

Mar 24 2011

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 2011

On Your Mark, Get Set...ROAR for Autism!

Kennedy Krieger Institute's annual fundraiser raises critical funds for autism research

Mar 12 2011

Families Rock 'N' Roll On The Bay

Sixth Annual Bands on the Bay to Benefit Kennedy Krieger's Sturge-Weber Center