Welcome to the Kennedy Krieger Institute hemiplegia blog. This blog’s purpose is to keep you updated on our new and innovative programs, highlight our participants achievements, update you on recent hemiplegia research and to share tips, tricks and resources.

If you have a topic or questions that you would like the Helping Hands blog to address, please email HelpingHands@kennedykrieger.org.



August 2018: Toy Recommendations, Continued

Our toy recommendation series continues with a list of toys that focus on banging and shaking movements. Read more >

July 2018: Toys to Improve Grasping and Releasing Ability

Our toy recommendation series continues with a list of toys that require moving items in and out of containers. Read more >

June 2018: Toys to Encourage Pushing and Pulling Movements

In this post, we compile a list of toys your child can play with to improve their two-handed skills. Read more >

May 2018: The Very Hungry Caterpillar - 3 Craft Ideas

This month, we're welcoming the new season with a list of craft activities inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar, one of our favorite springtime stories. Read more >

April 2018: Finger Movements

A list of activities that require finger movements and pointing motions. Read more >