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A New Life, Half a World Away
by Kristina Rolfes November 2, 2012 Ostracized by her own people because of her son's developmental disabilities, a mother's journey to save her son leads her from Africa to Kennedy Krieger and its...
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Getting Her Voice... Again
by Suzanne Prestwich, MD November 2, 2012Many of the children admitted to the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Kennedy Krieger have experienced a trauma or illness that resulted in needing a procedure...
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More Than Just Fun and Games
by Lauren Glenn Manfuso November 2, 2012 The unlikely role of video games in neurorehabilitation. Tell a kid to do three repetitions of 15 pushups or 25 leg lifts or any of the other myriad exercises...
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Bringing it all Home for Patients with Tuberous Sclerosis
by Kristina Rolfes November 2, 2012 New interdisciplinary clinic brings world-class research, care, and support for families of patients with complex neurodevelopmental disorder. When Chris and...
View ArticleInfant Head Lag May Raise a Red Flag for Autism
by Martie Callaghan November 2, 2012 A simple diagnostic test may help parents and pediatricians identify babies at risk for autism as early as six months of age. Experts agree that early intervention...
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In My Own Words: John Manison
November 2, 2012“You can do whatever you want as long as you put your mind to it.” John Manison is an 18-year-old freshman at Ashland University in Ohio. He is dedicated to his rehabilitation at...
View ArticleNews Briefs & Events - Fall 2012
November 2, 2012If Santa had a theme park, this would be it!Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Festival of Trees is right around the corner! The 23rd annual holiday event will be held November 23-25 at the...
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Potential Fall 2012
Fall 2012 Volume: 12 Number: 2 Letter from Our President - Fall 2012Bringing Back MatthewA New Life, Half a World AwayMore Than Just Fun and GamesBringing it all Home for Patients with Tuberous...
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Why Wait and See?
View Image: After early intervention helped her son Matthew, Marlo Lemon teamed up with Kennedy Krieger’s Center for Autism for minority outreach.read more
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Bringing Back Matthew
by Kristina Rolfes November 2, 2012 After surviving a horrific car crash, Matthew Slattery defied expectations in his recovery from traumatic brain injury. In an instant, the Slattery family was...
View ArticleThe Cooling Cure
by Kristina Rolfes August 2, 2013 A collaboration between doctors and engineers leads to an innovative, low-cost medical device that may help prevent cerebral palsy in developing countries. As far...
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The Healing Power of Therapy Dogs
by Kristina Rolfes August 2, 2013 Animal Assisted Therapy program uses specially trained dogs to enhance therapy. When Stephanie Cooper Greenberg visits the children on Kennedy Krieger’s inpatient...
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Potential Summer 2013
Summer 2013 Volume: 13 Number: 1 Letter from Our President - Summer 2013Transitioning into the Great Unknown: AdulthoodThe World in His ArmsUnbrokenThe Healing Power of Therapy DogsThe Cooling...
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Transition Success Story: Benjamin Range
by Allison Eatough August 2, 2013 Early guidance from the Center for Development and Learning helped Benjamin Range on the path to a master’s degree, despite autism. Benjamin Range, 25, always knew he...
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Transition Success Story: Melissa Silverman
August 2, 2013 Thanks in part to Kennedy Krieger’s Down syndrome mentoring program and parents who were constant advocates, Melissa went on to become a teacher’s assistant and an active disability...
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Transition Success Story: Damian Jackson
by Kristina Rolfes August 2, 2013 With support and guidance from Kennedy Krieger School Programs, Damian now has his foot in the door as a rehabilitation technician and medical illustrator at a local...
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Transition Success Story: James Williams III
by Kristina Rolfes August 2, 2013 James is redefining his potential thanks to more than 15 years of services at Kennedy Krieger, and parents who actively sought out vocational, employment, and social...
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Resources and Training for Families of Adolescents with Disabilities
by Kristina Rolfes August 2, 2013 Kennedy Krieger’s Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities offers resources, services, and trainings to help families understand and address transition-related...
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Transition Success Story: Liza Patchel
August 2, 2013 A lifetime of care at Kennedy Krieger, along with her mother’s no-pity approach to parenting, helped Liza on her path to earning a master’s degree and living independently. When Liza...
View ArticleTransitioning into the Great Unknown: Adulthood
August 2, 2013 Navigating the path to adulthood can be at turns frustrating, overwhelming, and rewarding. By: Allison Eatough and Kristina Rolfesread more
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