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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
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
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
Sep 24 2012
Kennedy Krieger Institute Collaborates On Groundbreaking International Initiative To Advance Autism Research
Autism Brain Imaging Data Exchange (ABIDE) Represents Unprecedented Progress in Autism Research Community
Jul 2 2012
Research Discussion with ADHD Expert Dr. Stewart Mostofsky
Topic: Study finds brain neurotransmitter may be key in ADHD
Jun 1 2012
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Shown to Impact Walking Patterns
Kennedy Krieger researchers believe tool has potential to help patients relearn to walk after brain injury
Jun 1 2012
New Experiment Allows Rats with Spinal Cord Injuries to Walk and Climb
The International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger Institute Releases a Statement about New Study published in Science
May 16 2012
New Study Shows Simple Task at Six Months of Age May Predict Risk of Autism
Kennedy Krieger Researchers Reveal New Findings on Earliest Signs of Motor Delay in Infants
Mar 26 2012
Research Discussion with Interactive Autism Network (IAN) Director Dr. Paul Law
Topic: Interactive Autism Network's 5-year anniversary
Mar 26 2012
Research Discussion with Interactive Autism Network (IAN) Community Scientific Liaison Dr. Connie Anderson
Topic: First-ever national survey to examine the impact of bullying on children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Mar 26 2012
New Data Show Children with Autism Bullied Three Times More Frequently than Their Unaffected Siblings
The Interactive Autism Network reports 63 percent of children with autism have been bullied
Feb 21 2012
New Study Shows Minority Toddlers with Autism are More Delayed than Affected Caucasian Peers
Increased Awareness Among Clinicians and Parents Could Lead to Earlier Diagnosis and Intervention for Minority Children with ASD
Feb 20 2012
Research Discussion with Autism Expert Dr. Rebecca Landa
Topic: Study of Differences in Autism Symptoms Between Minority and Caucasian Toddlers
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 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 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 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 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

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