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Autism Spectrum Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute

At Kennedy Krieger Institute, no one needs to tell the physicians, researchers, educators or therapists that autism figures are growing at an alarming rate. Current statistics predict that one out of every 88 children will be diagnosed with this disorder. Because our physicians and staff members are well aware of the toll that an autism diagnosis can have on a family's life, they are constantly searching for answers to the many questions surrounding this puzzling disorder.

The Institute offers a wide array of innovative diagnostic and treatment services for children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. Our interdisciplinary team of clinicians and therapists employ the latest treatment approaches proven in scientific studies at the Institute and research centers around the world.

In addition, physicians and researchers at Kennedy Krieger are also helping to drive forward the understanding and treatment of autism spectrum disorders through their participation in the Autism Treatment Network and the Interactive Autism Network, an innovative online project designed to accelerate the pace of autism research by linking researchers and those affected by autism spectrum disorders.

Explore the links listed below for more information about the autism related programs and services provided by Kennedy Krieger Institute:

Kennedy Krieger Autism Related Programs:

Kennedy Krieger Autism Related Research:

Kennedy Krieger Autism Related Special Events:

Read Autism Research Highlights:

Early Intervention Can Improve Core Symptoms of Autism in Toddlers
(Press Release: December 15, 2010)
Clinical Trial of Autism Early Intervention Reveals Significant Improvements in Toddlers' Social and Communication Skills.

New Study Affirms Handwriting Problems Affect Children with Autism into the Teenage Years
(Press Release: November 15, 2010)
Kennedy Krieger Researchers Confirm Children with Autism Are Unlikely to Outgrow Handwriting Problems, Recommend Intervention Therapies

Infant's Gaze May Be an Early, but Subtle, Marker for Autism Risk
(Press Release: September 01, 2010)
Research Findings Show Subtle Differences that Parents and Professionals May Easily Overlook

80 Percent Autism Divorce Rate Debunked in First-Of-Its Kind Scientific Study
(Press Release: May 19, 2010)
Kennedy Krieger researchers find autism does not affect family structure

New Study Reveals Handwriting is Real Problem for Children With Autism
(Press Release: November 09, 2009)
Kennedy Krieger Researchers Suggest Improvements Are Possible by Targeting Letter Formation, Fine Motor Control Training

An Autism Diagnosis: Coping, Acceptance & Time are Key to Moving Forward
(Press Release: September 10, 2009)
Advice from an expert at Kennedy Krieger

New Study Pinpoints Difference in the Way Children With Autism Learn New Behaviors
(Press Release: July 06, 2009)
Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins Researchers Examine the Brain Basis of Motor Control, Imitation and Social Function Deficits

NIH Autism Center of Excellence Network Announces Launch of Most Comprehensive Study of Earliest Possible Causes of Autism
(Press Release: June 09, 2009)
Baltimore/Washington Area One of Three Regions Nationwide Where Research Will Be Conducted

Kennedy Krieger Researchers Share Findings on Autism, Behavioral Disorders, and Newborn Stroke at PAS Annual Meeting
(Press Release: May 04, 2009)
Research presented by Kennedy Krieger Institute experts offers important insights into autism spectrum disorder diagnostic guidelines, prescription drug trends for preschoolers with developmental and behavioral disorders, and the neurologic impact of newborn stroke.

First Neuroimaging Study Examining Motor Execution in Children With Autism Reveals Brain Activation Differences, Decreased Connectivity Between Brain Regions
(Press Release: April 28, 2009)
Kennedy Krieger Researchers Uncover New Insight into the Neurological Basis of Autism by Studying How the Brain Coordinates Movement

New Children's Book Teaches "Typical Kids" How to Befriend Children with Autism
(Press Release: February 26, 2009)
The Friendship Puzzle: Helping Kids Learn About Accepting and Including Kids with Autism is one of the first books to address this situation.

Research Update: Down syndrome & Autism.
(Press Release: July 28, 2008)
Correlations of Autistic Behaviors Shown in Children with Down syndrome.

Autism Speaks Announces Major Expansion Of Autism Treatment Network
(Press Release: December 12, 2007)
The ATN is a group of hospitals and medical centers dedicated to improving medical care for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to standardizing the care those individuals receive. Kennedy Krieger Institute is one of fifteen sites nationwide.

Study Finds Fever May Lead To Improved Behavior In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
(Press Release: December 3, 2007)
Kennedy Krieger Institute Research Confirms Parent and Physician Reports that Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Exhibit Fewer Autistic-like Behaviors During Illness with Fever

Kennedy Krieger Institute Expands Autism Education Services into Washington, DC
(Press Release: September 18, 2007)
Metropolitan Area Specialty Autism School Opens Today in Montgomery County; Features Individualized Programs, High Staff to Student Ratio, Community and Work-Based Learning

New Study Shows Half of Children With Autism Can Be Accurately Diagnosed at Close to One Year of Age
(Press Release: July 2, 2007)
Study evaluating social and communication development in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) from 14 to 36 months of age, revealed that approximately half of all children with autism can be diagnosed around the first birthday.

Research Frontiers: Piecing Together the Mystery of Autism
(Potential Magazine Article: Fall/Winter 2006)
Kennedy Krieger takes a multifaceted approach to investigating the complexities that pose endless questons about the causation and treatment of autism to help find answers.

IAN Research Updates:

Study Provides New Insights into the Implications of Autism Onset Patterns
(Press Release: April 20, 2010)
Children with developmental regression at increased risk for more severe autism

New Survey Finds Grandparents Play Key Role in Lives of Children With Autism
(Press Release: April 06, 2010)
Interactive Autism Network survey gives grandparents a voice in autism research community

Leading Online Autism Registry Empowers Researchers With Access to Data, Study Recruitment
(Press Release: October 05, 2009)
Interactive Autism Network Publishes Results from Largest Ever Twin Study, Encourages Researchers to Utilize Registry

Nation's Largest Online Autism Research Initiative Launches Research Survey for Grandparents of Children With Autism
(Press Release: October 05, 2009)
Interactive Autism Network invites grandparents to share valuable experiences

Interactive Autism Network Opens Its Doors to Adults with Autism
(Press Release: April 02, 2009)
Interactive Autism Network Launches Research Initiative for Adults, Unveils New Look for Growing Online Community

Kennedy Krieger Institute's Autism Campaign Receives National Acclaim
(Press Release: September 15, 2008)
Ad Council Endorses Public Service Campaign for First National Autism Registry

Initial Data from First U.S. Autism Registry Reveals Important Insights for Research Community
(Press Release: May 15, 2008)
Having registered nearly 24,000 individuals in its inaugural year, the IAN Project is now recognized as the largest collection of autism data in the world.

First National Autism Registry Shows Notable Impact On Autism Research in Opening Year.
(Press Release: March 31, 2008)
IAN Project facilitates opportunities for parents of children with autism and researchers to connect.

Kennedy Krieger Institute Launches First National Online Autism Registry
(Press Release: April 2, 2007)
Kennedy Krieger Institute today announced the launch of the Interactive Autism Network (IAN), the first national online autism registry -- a shared resource for families and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), connecting them with other families and autism researchers throughout the world. Visit www.IANproject.org.

News Highlights:

NPR's Morning Edition Cyber Scout Puts Autism Studies On Faster Track, An overview of the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) and why it is such an important resource for the autism community. - April 8, 2009

WebMD features Kennedy Krieger research in early intervention for toddlers with autism. - December 8, 2010

The Baltimore Sun reports on a Kennedy Krieger study of the role of infant gaze patterns in the early detection of autism. - September 3, 2010

CNN reports on Kennedy Krieger's study debunking the 80% divorce rate for parents of children with autism. - May 19, 2010

National Public Radio covers the results of the Interactive Autism Network's survey of grandparents of children with autism. - April 22, 2010

The Los Angeles Times highlights a Kennedy Krieger research study on autism onset patterns. - April 21, 2010

People Magazine featured Kennedy Krieger's efforts to uncover the earliest signs of autism. - March 29, 2010

The Baltimore Sun features Kennedy Krieger research into the genetics of autism - January 4, 2010

US News & World Report blog features the launch of the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) grandparents survey, as well as IAN's latest twins research. - October 6, 2009

AARP radio reports on the Interactive Autism Network's (IAN) survey exploring the roles of grandparents of children with autism.

- October 5, 2009

ABC's World News Tonight profiles a young girl with autism who communicates using augmentative communication; Kennedy Krieger's Dr. Rebecca Landa shares her perspective. - February 19, 2008

ABC's Good Morning America shares one family's story of raising six children with autism; Kennedy Krieger's Dr. Gary Goldstein offers insights. - February 6, 2008

ABC 7 News story, Dr. Andrew Zimmerman and a Gaithersburg, MD family discuss Kennedy Krieger research into the "fever effect." - January 30, 2008

WJZ 13 Health Watch story, learn more about Kennedy Krieger's latest autism research into the "fever effect." - January 22, 2008

NBC's Today Show - Center for Autism Director Dr. Rebecca Landa discusses her latest published research findings that autism can be diagnosed at 14 months of age in half of all children with the disorder, while sharing interesting videos of some of the children who participated in the study. - July 3, 2007

ABC's World News Tonight - Dr. Rebecca Landa previews exciting new videos of the autism early detection and intervention research being conducted at Kennedy Krieger Institute. - March 12, 2007

FOX 45 News "Cover Story - a student enrolled in Kennedy Krieger's autism intervention classroom is profiled. Also, Kennedy Krieger President & CEO Dr. Gary Goldstein discusses the causes and increase of autism and Center for Autism Director Dr. Rebecca Landa discusses the importance of early detection. - November 9, 2006

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