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Founded in 1937, Kennedy Krieger Institute is an international leader in transforming the lives of children, youth and adults with, and those at risk for, disorders of the nervous system.

Clinical Connection provides articles and updates on Kennedy Krieger’s patient care programs and services. Subscribe now to receive an email notification when new issues are published. Clinical Connection is published online twice a year, in conjunction with Kennedy Krieger Magazine.

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Clinical Connection January 2025

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Clinical Connection Summer 2024

The Summer 2024 edition of Clinical Connection provides articles and updates on Kennedy Krieger’s patient care programs and services.

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Clinical Connection Winter 2023

In this issue of Clinical Connection, we highlight 2023 as a year of growth and momentum for Kennedy Krieger Institute.

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Clinical Connection Summer 2023

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1 in 6 Children Have a Neurological Condition. Learn How Kennedy Krieger Can Help Your Patients.

At Kennedy Krieger Institute, our team of experienced neurologists translates research into important clinical advancements to diagnose and treat neurological disorders, including rare and complex brain conditions, across the lifespan.

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New: Spanish Language Neurology Clinic

Earlier this year, we opened our Spanish Language Neurology Clinic. The aim of the clinic is to improve outcomes and access to quality pediatric neurological care for the historically underserved Latinx community.

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Neurodevelopmental Clinic for Early Exposures

The Neurodevelopmental Clinic for Early Exposures at Kennedy Krieger Institute provides diagnostic services and comprehensive treatment for the complex cognitive, behavioral and neurodevelopmental conditions associated with prenatal exposures to alcohol, drugs and infections.

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New Presymptomatic Treatment to Reduce Seizures Associated With Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Researchers at Kennedy Krieger and Boston Children’s Hospital have discovered a new way to decrease the likelihood of early seizures and improve neurologic outcomes in infants with Sturge-Weber syndrome.

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Spina Bifida Services Across the Lifespan

The Philip A. Keelty Center for Spina Bifida and Related Conditions at Kennedy Krieger treats children and adults with histories of myelomeningocele, lipomeningocele, sacral agenesis, tethered cord syndrome, hydrocephalus and syringomyelia/syrinx.

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Pediatric Management of Autism

In the April issue of Pediatric Clinics, guest editors Drs. Paul Lipkin and Joshua Ewen, both of Kennedy Krieger, brought their considerable expertise to the topic of autism spectrum disorder.

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Stay Connected With Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Epic CareLink

Epic CareLink is a free, secure, online referral portal that provides real-time access to your patients’ electronic health records.

Letter From Our President

This has been a year of growth and momentum for the Institute. We’ve launched new clinics; introduced new physicians, clinicians, investigators and staff members; and importantly, increased the number of patients and students we serve to well over 27,000 a year.

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Center for Development and Learning Provides Assessment and Treatment for Developmental Delays and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

At the Center for Development and Learning, our neurodevelopmental physicians, developmental and behavioral pediatricians, and nurse practitioners evaluate children for suspected developmental delays, learning difficulties and/or early behavioral disorders.

To learn more about our patient care programs or to refer a patient, please email us by clicking on the button below, or calling our Physician Referral Line at 443-923-9403.

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