Research News Releases

Kennedy Krieger Leads a Team That Created New Guidelines to Help Physicians Nationwide Treat Pediatric Long COVID

Published by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the guidelines reflect basic practices from Kennedy Krieger’s Post-COVID-19 Clinic.

Using Data From World's Largest Autism Study, Researchers Identify Group of Genes Linked to Autism with Moderate Symptoms

Scientists analyzed DNA of nearly 43,000 people, including participants from SPARK—an autism study Joined by Kennedy Krieger patients and families.

Kabuki Syndrome Foundation Awards $125,000 to Fund Research at Kennedy Krieger Institute

Dr. Jacqueline Harris seeks to develop a neurocognitive and neurobehavioral assessment tool for use in future clinical trials.

Effects of Gastrointestinal Issues Extend Beyond Individuals With Autism to Their Families

Study examines experiences of families who have children with both ASD and GI symptoms.

Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder Should be Screened for Abnormal Cholesterol Levels, Physicians Recommend

Guidance stems from research that indicates autism to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Kennedy Krieger Named Center of Excellence For its Treatment of Rare Pediatric Diseases

The Institute, which treats more than 50 rare pediatric diseases, shares the honor with Johns Hopkins Medicine

Children With Autism Twice as Likely to Report Suicidal Thoughts, According to New Research From Kennedy Krieger

The study examined an outpatient screening tool for kids 8-18, which is aimed at lowering suicide risk for all children.

Children Experienced Significant Delay in Autism Diagnosis if Parents Were Not Together, According to Kennedy Krieger Study

A diagnosis was delayed by an average of 16 months, researcher finds.

National Institutes of Health Awards $4.7 Million to Kennedy Krieger Institute Researcher for Movement Learning Study

The NIH recently awarded Amy Bastian, Ph.D., PT, chief science officer and director of the Motion Analysis Lab at Kennedy Krieger Institute, with an eight-year, $4.7 million NINDS Research Program Award (N35) to support a study examining movement learning mechanisms and how this process is affected by brain damage.