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Centers and Services

Access an interdisciplinary team of experts in the disorders and injuries that affect your child’s brain, and receive personal, compassionate care for your child throughout all stages of their development.

News and Podcasts

Find our latest content being sent to and covered by local and national media, or listen to our podcast series.

Kennedy Krieger Magazine

In this issue of Kennedy Krieger Magazine, we highlight the innovative education programs we offer at our five—soon to be six—schools for students with specialized learning needs. 

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Get To Know Kennedy Krieger

Kennedy Krieger is a Maryland-based nonprofit advancing care, research, and education to transform the lives of children and adults with rare and common diseases, injuries and neurodevelopmental conditions. Register today to receive updates and learn more about our work.

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Exploring the Brain webinar: Designing an Accessible Life: Making Our Homes, Workplaces & Communities More Inclusive

Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 6:30–8 p.m. via Zoom

In this webinar, moderated by Dr. Brad Schlaggar, Kennedy Krieger's president and CEO, a panel of experts from Kennedy Krieger Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Maryland state government discuss the ways that spaces and communities can be designed to be more livable for all.

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U.S. News & World Report Names Kennedy Krieger Institute Among Best Children's Hospitals for Third Year in Row

For a third year in a row, Kennedy Krieger Institute has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The recognition honors both Kennedy Krieger and Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for their joint program in Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health. This year, Kennedy Krieger, also joins Johns Hopkins Children’s Center with recognition for their joint Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery services.

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Your Child's Brain Podcast

How Do You Talk to Children About Mental Health and Crisis Prevention? 

Dr. Theresa Nguyen, pediatrician and host of the "Practical Parenting" podcast, joins Dr. Brad Schlaggar this month to talk about the state of youth mental health. Recent research reveals that kids are more anxious or depressed than previously reported and are even considering suicide more frequently than parents might know. Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Schlagger share advice for talking about these tough topics with the children in your lives.

Upcoming Events at Kennedy Krieger

Events, classes, trainings and conferences happening in and around Kennedy Krieger designed for patients and families, faculty and staff, researchers and trainees.

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