Research News Releases

Crisis Prevention Program Offers Support for Autistic Children and Their Families

Pilot trial from Kennedy Krieger equips parents to manage mental health crises at home.

Virtual Long COVID Training Educations Pediatric Healthcare Providers Nationwide

Kennedy Krieger’s innovative ECHO Program strengthens clinician knowledge and confidence.

Kennedy Krieger Screening Model Improves Early Autism Diagnosis for Underserved Communities

New research finds RITA-T screening reduces diagnosis delays for toddlers.

Innovative One-Minute Video Game Boasts 80% Success Rate in Diagnosing Autism

An international partnership results in technology pinpointing autism-specific traits

Kennedy Krieger Study Highlights Need for Universal Suicide Risk Screening for All Pediatric Patients

Research shows elevated risk in children with neurological and developmental disorders.

New Therapies at Kennedy Krieger Offer Effective Treatment for Managing Tourette Syndrome

Research uncovers strategies for managing tics and improving quality of life for children and adults with Tourette Syndrome.

New Treatment Helps Children With Rare Spinal Condition Regain Ability to Walk

Innovative spinal stimulation therapy helps children with paralysis from Acute Flaccid Myelitis improve mobility, according to research from Kennedy Krieger Institute.

F.M. Kirby Research Center Honors 25 Years of Pioneering Brain Imaging Research

Established in 1999 in partnership with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the center has transformed neuroscience and medical imaging by developing cutting-edge magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques that allow researchers to examine and measure brain function and structure in detail.

Research Initiative Successfully Combats COVID-19 Vaccine Disparities

Major local effort drives 345% increase in vaccinations among communities of color in Maryland county.