Breadcrumb Home Stories Inspiring Moments October 2020 While undergoing physical therapy at Kennedy Krieger’s Specialized Transition Program after several surgeries to repair injuries to his feet and ankles, Ronen inspired his fellow patients and therapists with his work ethic and enthusiastic attitude. Read More September 2020: Resilience And Determination Meet Ryleigh, a determined five-year-old who has worked hard over the past year to reverse the effects of acute flaccid myelitis, which has caused paralysis. In honor of Physical Therapy Month, Ryleigh's physical therapist, Lia Brunn shares a story about this inspiring little girl. Read More August 2020: Overcoming A Reading Disorder Hear how Jaidyn, working with a Kennedy Krieger speech language specialist, is learning how to overcome his reading disorder through hard work, professional guidance and dedication. Read More July 2020: Spirit, Grit, And Humor Imagine starting your teenage years by facing yet another surgery. And, this time the surgery is to attach metal frames--that will stay in place for six months---to each of your legs, followed by three months in the hospital for Intensive physical and occupational therapies. That's what Ellie faced in 2018 when she was just 13 years old. Listen to Ellie's physical therapist, Heather McLean, tell of Ellie's spirit, grit and determination--and above all--her sense of humor. Read More June 2020: Autism is No Match for Jake Kelly Anastasi, a special educator at Kennedy Krieger's Montgomery County School, tells Dr. Jacqueline Stone about a student who refuses to be limited by his diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder and how he is helping others understand those with autism better. Read More May 2020: Overcoming Obstacles To Thrive Val was born at 23 weeks and 5 days gestation and spent 120 days in the NICU. As a result, she struggled throughout her life with what she calls “invisible disabilities.” Today, Val is a dynamic college student who majors in music and has presented on Tedx Youth Talks about her journey. Listen to Kennedy Krieger pediatric neurologist Dr. Joanna Burton as she shares Val’s remarkable story. Read More April 2020: Becoming His Best Self In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Melanie Pinkett-Davis, Clinical Director for the Center for Autism, shares Marcus' inspiring story. Marcus went from being nonverbal to a friendly and social young man after receiving autism treatment at Kennedy Krieger. Read More March 2020: Healing From Brain Injury Life can change in an instant. That is what happened to Purnell after being injured while crossing a street. As a result, Purnell had to relearn everything, including how to walk, talk and eat. In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we are inspired by patients like Purnell who overcome so much. Hear Lynnley Moore share more of Purnell's story. Read More February 2020: Providing Inspiration From Tragedy It takes tremendous effort to come to terms with the death of a child, an event that no parent can ever truly move beyond. Listen as Constance L. Smith-Hicks, MD, PhD shares a story about Liz, who, inspired by the memory of her daughter, Tory, honors her by reaching out and supporting parents of children with a diagnosis of Rett syndrome. Read More Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page ›
October 2020 While undergoing physical therapy at Kennedy Krieger’s Specialized Transition Program after several surgeries to repair injuries to his feet and ankles, Ronen inspired his fellow patients and therapists with his work ethic and enthusiastic attitude. Read More
September 2020: Resilience And Determination Meet Ryleigh, a determined five-year-old who has worked hard over the past year to reverse the effects of acute flaccid myelitis, which has caused paralysis. In honor of Physical Therapy Month, Ryleigh's physical therapist, Lia Brunn shares a story about this inspiring little girl. Read More
August 2020: Overcoming A Reading Disorder Hear how Jaidyn, working with a Kennedy Krieger speech language specialist, is learning how to overcome his reading disorder through hard work, professional guidance and dedication. Read More
July 2020: Spirit, Grit, And Humor Imagine starting your teenage years by facing yet another surgery. And, this time the surgery is to attach metal frames--that will stay in place for six months---to each of your legs, followed by three months in the hospital for Intensive physical and occupational therapies. That's what Ellie faced in 2018 when she was just 13 years old. Listen to Ellie's physical therapist, Heather McLean, tell of Ellie's spirit, grit and determination--and above all--her sense of humor. Read More
June 2020: Autism is No Match for Jake Kelly Anastasi, a special educator at Kennedy Krieger's Montgomery County School, tells Dr. Jacqueline Stone about a student who refuses to be limited by his diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder and how he is helping others understand those with autism better. Read More
May 2020: Overcoming Obstacles To Thrive Val was born at 23 weeks and 5 days gestation and spent 120 days in the NICU. As a result, she struggled throughout her life with what she calls “invisible disabilities.” Today, Val is a dynamic college student who majors in music and has presented on Tedx Youth Talks about her journey. Listen to Kennedy Krieger pediatric neurologist Dr. Joanna Burton as she shares Val’s remarkable story. Read More
April 2020: Becoming His Best Self In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, Melanie Pinkett-Davis, Clinical Director for the Center for Autism, shares Marcus' inspiring story. Marcus went from being nonverbal to a friendly and social young man after receiving autism treatment at Kennedy Krieger. Read More
March 2020: Healing From Brain Injury Life can change in an instant. That is what happened to Purnell after being injured while crossing a street. As a result, Purnell had to relearn everything, including how to walk, talk and eat. In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we are inspired by patients like Purnell who overcome so much. Hear Lynnley Moore share more of Purnell's story. Read More
February 2020: Providing Inspiration From Tragedy It takes tremendous effort to come to terms with the death of a child, an event that no parent can ever truly move beyond. Listen as Constance L. Smith-Hicks, MD, PhD shares a story about Liz, who, inspired by the memory of her daughter, Tory, honors her by reaching out and supporting parents of children with a diagnosis of Rett syndrome. Read More
