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Kennedy Krieger patient Ellie high-fives a therapist

Potential Magazine: Summer 2020

Welcome to the Summer 2020 issue of Potential Magazine.

A photo of Geuko smiling while sitting next to a therapist at Kennedy Krieger

Fall/Winter 2019

In this Issue: Ava, Geuko and Ryleigh - three patients who are back to being kids again after being impacted by acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), Brayden's drive to surf again after experiencing a brain injury, Journee's first steps following innovative surgery to counter the effects of cerebral palsy, and more

Caetlyn Smiling at the Camera

Spring/Summer 2019

Landon Holding a Baseball Glove

Fall/Winter 2018

A photo of the cover of the Spring/Summer 2019 issue of Potential

Spring/Summer 2018

Mikey Standing in front of a school bus

Fall/Winter 2017

Kat and Dr. Eboni Lance

Spring/Summer 2017

Ellie McGinn and Dr. Ali Fatemi

Fall/Winter 2016

Sanayah driving a specially modified car

Spring/Summer 2016

Christian Meese

Fall/Winter 2015

A photo of Kevin DiLegge and his mom on a sidewalk

Summer 2015

A photo of Ellie, a Kennedy Krieger patient, giving two thumbs up to the camera

Awe-Inspiring Determination

An interdisciplinary team of therapists, doctors, nurses, child life specialists and others worked together to help Ellie walk again—but it was Ellie’s inner strength and willpower that made the difference.

A therapist looks at a laptop screen as she carries out a telehealth appointment

Telehealth Ensures Continuous, Patient-Centered Care

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kennedy Krieger quickly shifted the majority of patient appointments to telehealth.

A photo of Journey, a Kennedy Krieger patient currently receiving telehealth services from Kennedy Krieger

With Telehealth, Patients Continue Therapy From Home

To prepare for Journey’s therapy session, her parents set up a laptop and yoga mat, open up a secure Zoom link, and voila! The appointment begins.

A photo of a Kennedy Krieger student sitting in front of a computer during a virtual school lesson

Developing Innovative Approaches to Education and School-Based Services

To keep students and staff members safe during the pandemic, Kennedy Krieger School Programs moved classes and related services to distance learning and telehealth.

Noah looks at the camera as he and his mom, Tracy, do yoga via Zoom

Learning and Striving in Virtual School

Noah continues to make amazing progress toward his goals while learning from home during the pandemic.

A photo of Savion, middle, with his mom, Dawn

Envisioning Success

Savion is on track to surpass his goals, thanks to help and advocacy from Project HEAL.

A photo of Zion, the first child to undergo bilateral hand-transplant surgery

Achieving Independence

Occupational therapy at Kennedy Krieger helps Zion, the first child to undergo bilateral hand-transplant surgery, live his life to the fullest.

A photo of Geuoko at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury. Sitting next to him is Dr. Cristina Sadowsky.

When Victories Add Up

For children with AFM, rehabilitation and recovery can be intense. The independence they gain back makes all the difference.

A photo of Brayden in a wetsuit, posing in front of an ocean

Hanging 110 Percent

A brain injury paralyzed Brayden from the neck down, but comprehensive rehabilitation has him back on his feet again.