Letter from Our President

At Kennedy Krieger Institute, we are inspired every day by children and adolescents who have the will to succeed, despite seemingly insurmountable circumstances. When 12-year-old Matthew Slattery emerged from a coma after a horrific car accident that left him with a traumatic brain injury, he could barely lift his finger.

At Kennedy Krieger Institute, we do far more than treat patients -- through our research, patient care, professional training, and community involvement, we strive to improve the lives of the patients, students, and families we serve.

The most basic definition of the word “potential” is a possibility that’s capable of existing in reality.

At Kennedy Krieger, it seems we’re redefining what those possibilities are.

At the Kennedy Krieger Institute, innovation drives the care we provide our patients. Whether it's a researcher in a lab asking an unanswered question or a therapist who finds the perfect blend of therapies to help each individual patient achieve success, we're not content with the status quo.

Neurorehabilitation is a cornerstone of virtually everything we do at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Founded in 1937 as the Children's Rehabilitation Institute, Kennedy Krieger is an international resource with a strong tradition of providing comprehensive rehabilitative services for children with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system.

At the Kennedy Krieger Institute, we believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treating children with developmental disorders. Across the Institute, from our pediatric feeding disorders program to our pain management clinic, our dedicated doctors, researchers, therapists, and educators work with each child and family to tailor a treatment plan that will meet their needs.

The understanding and treatment of developmental disabilities have come a long way over the past century. As we reflect on the last 70 years since the founding of the Kennedy Krieger Institute, the past is not always bright, but there are people and moments that stand out as beacons of progress. President John F.

The development of language skills is an integral part of a child's ability to forge bonds with others. But between 10 and 30 percent of children develop speech and/or language delays. Left untreated, these delays can compromise a child's social, academic and behavioral skills. But when these delays are identified early and proper interventions are applied, children can make remarkable progress.

Spring is a time for growth and maturity. With love, patience and ample nurturing, children with special needs can fulfill their possibility. At Kennedy Krieger Institute, the seeds for success are planted all year around, so that children may bloom into self-assured, self-loving individuals.