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Centers and Services

Access an interdisciplinary team of experts in the disorders and injuries that affect your child’s brain, and receive personal, compassionate care for your child throughout all stages of their development.

News and Podcasts

Find our latest content being sent to and covered by local and national media, or listen to our podcast series.

Kennedy Krieger Magazine

In this issue of Kennedy Krieger Magazine, we highlight some of the ways in which we’re making a positive impact on children, teens and adults around the world. 

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Get To Know Kennedy Krieger

Kennedy Krieger is a Maryland-based nonprofit advancing care, research, and education to transform the lives of children and adults with rare and common diseases, injuries and neurodevelopmental conditions. Register today to receive updates and learn more about our work.

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U.S. News & World Report Names Kennedy Krieger Institute Among Best Children's Hospitals for Second Year in a Row

For a second year in a row, Kennedy Krieger Institute has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs.

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Your Child's Brain Podcast

What is SYNGAP1? Learn About This Rare Disease and How Our Brains Work

Listen in as our host, Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, talks with neurologist Dr. Connie Smith-Hicks, an expert on SYNGAP1-related disorder. They discuss this diagnosis as well as ground-breaking, collaborative research into this rare disease and brain function.

Upcoming Events at Kennedy Krieger

Events, classes, trainings and conferences happening in and around Kennedy Krieger designed for patients and families, faculty and staff, researchers and trainees.

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