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Milo

April 2021: Early Intervention and Milo

Early assessment and therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum disorder can greatly influence a child’s development. No matter how young, expert assessment and intervention can positively change their life’s trajectory. Listen to Dr. Christine Hess from Kennedy Krieger’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders share Milo’s story of how therapy as an infant made a huge difference in his life.

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Kennedy Krieger Institute Tracks Attitudes on COVID-19 Among Families of Children with Disabilities

BALTIMORE, December 14, 2020—In early 2021, Kennedy Krieger Institute researchers will begin to document attitudes about the impact of COVID-19 on the

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Food Before One: Is it Really Just for Fun?

If you belong to any parenting groups or follow any parenting blogs online, there is a good chance you’ve heard the phrase “food before one is just for fun.” Proponents of this idea typically believe that breast milk or formula can and should meet all of a child’s feeding needs during the first year of life. So where did this idea come from, and just how accurate is it?

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March 2021: Katie's Story

A multi-vehicle car accident might have landed Katie in several hospitals for more than six months, but her hard work and dedication put her back on the path to graduate from college. Listen to Dr. Danielle Ploetz share Katie’s story of courage and determination.

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Patients and Families Join in Global Effort to Raise $400,000 in Honor of International Rare Disease Day

The funds support research on Leukoencephalopathy with Brainstem and Spinal Cord Involvement and Lactate Elevation.

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Valerie H. Bonham, J.D. Joins Kennedy Krieger Institute as First Vice President and General Counsel

BALTIMORE, February 11, 2021 – Kennedy Krieger Institute, a non-profit organization internationally known for improving the lives of children

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Two Longtime Donors Bequeath Legacy Gifts to Kennedy Krieger, Making Largest Single Donor Contributions in Institute History

Their generosity reflects the growing role of women in philanthropy

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February 2021: "Yes I Can" All-Star

Josie was diagnosed with Spina Bifida, a condition where the spinal cord protrudes outside the body, while still in her mother’s womb. Dr. Sarah Korth met her parents as they navigated the very difficult decision about whether to have risky prenatal surgery to potentially improve Josie’s life. Listen to this inspiring story about this family’s journey.

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In the Community

In November, Mirian Ofonedu, PhD, director of training for the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities (MCDD), published an article, “The