Angelman Syndrome Clinic
The Angelman Syndrome Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary clinical program focused on treating people with a genetically confirmed diagnosis of either Angelman syndrome (AS) or maternal 15q duplication (dup15q) syndrome. Learn more
Conditions treated by the clinic:
- Angelman Syndrome
- Dup 15q
Ataxia and Cerebellar Disorders Clinic
The Ataxia and Cerebellar Disorders Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute is one of the few clinics in the country that take an interdisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of ataxia and cerebellar disorders in children. The collective expertise of the clinic’s team of specialists ensures the best possible outcomes for children with ataxia and other cerebellar disorders. Learn more
Conditions treated by the clinic:
- CACNA1A
- Childhood-onset spinocerebellar ataxias
- Other pediatric ataxia syndromes
Batten Disease Clnic
The Batten Disease Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute is a comprehensive clinical program focused on diagnosing and treating people with Batten disease. We provide comprehensive medical evaluations, clinical care and genetic testing. In addition to our expertise in these very rare diseases, our vast resources mean that our patients’ needs can be met at one location. Learn more
Conditions treated by the clinic:
- Batten disease
- Other neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses
Barth Syndrome Clinic
The Barth Syndrome Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute is an interdisciplinary clinic dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Barth syndrome. Learn more
Conditions treated by the clinic:
- Barth syndrome
Down Syndrome Clinic and Research Center
The Down Syndrome Clinic and Research Center provides interdisciplinary and comprehensive evaluations and treatment services from birth to adulthood to patients from all over the United States. Learn more
Conditions treated by the clinic:
- Down Syndrome
- Down Syndrome regression syndrome
Epigenetics Clinic
Kennedy Krieger Institute, through its Neurology Clinic and along with partnering institution The Johns Hopkins Hospital, is one of the few health care providers in the world that diagnoses and treats Kabuki syndrome. We provide comprehensive medical evaluations, clinical care and genetic testing. In addition to our expertise in this very rare disorder, our vast resources mean that our patients’ needs can be met at one location. Learn more
Conditions treated by the clinic:
- Kabuki syndrome
- Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome
- Wiedemann-Steiner syndrome
- KAT6A/KAT6B syndromes
- Kleefstra syndrome
- Sotos syndrome
- Other Medelian Disorders of Epigenetic Machinery (MDEMs)
FMR1 and Related Conditions Clinic
The FMR1 and Related Conditions Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute is an interdisciplinary program that provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for children and adults with FMR1-associated disorders such as fragile X syndrome (FXS), fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI) and fragile X-associated neuropsychiatric disorders (FXAND). Learn more
Conditions treated by the clinic:
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS)
- Fragile X-Associated Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (FXPOI)
- FMR1 Premutation (children and adults)
Genetic Bone and Connective Tissue Disorders Clinic
The Genetic Bone and Connective Tissue Disorders Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute provides a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of bone disorders in children and adults, providing a solid foundation for patient care. Our team of experts uses the latest advances in the measurement of bone density and new therapeutic treatment options. Learn more
Conditions treated by the clinic:
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta (children and adults)
- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, including Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Hypophosphatasia
- Stickler Syndrome
- LRP5
Center for Genetic Muscle Disorders
The Center for Genetic Muscle Disorders serves an important need within the muscle disorders community. It provides current interdisciplinary clinical care for patients by experts in muscle disease, while leading research programs to develop better and novel therapeutics to treat these disorders in the future. To accomplish these objectives, the Center has three arms: clinical care, clinical research and laboratory research. Learn more
Conditions treated by the center:
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic Dystrophy
- Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophies
- Congenital myopathies
Genetic Counseling
Genetic counseling services are available to all patients at Kennedy Krieger. Our team has expertise in a wide range of genetic conditions. We also provide counseling and evaluations to individuals who lack a specific diagnosis, but whose symptoms might be related to a genetic condition. Learn more
Center for Leukodystrophies
The center provides comprehensive care to patients with leukodystrophies through an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together the fields of neurogenetics, genetic counseling, neurorehabilitation, endocrinology, and urology, along with physical, occupational, speech, and aquatic therapy. Learn more
Conditions treated by the center:
- Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Metachromatic leukodystrophy
- Krabbe disease
- Alexander disease
- CSF1R-related leukodystrophy
- Hypomyelinating leukodystrophies
- Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease
- LMNB1-related leukodystrophy
Mitochondrial Medicine Center
The Mitochondrial Medicine Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute is one of just 17 centers across the country that has been designated as a Mitochondrial Medicine Center offering interdisciplinary clinical care, advanced diagnostics and therapies, and individualized basic, translational, and clinical research programs dedicated to improving the health of patients of all ages living with mitochondrial disease. Learn more
Conditions treated by the center:
- MELAS
- MERRF
- Kearns Sayre
- PPA2-deficiency
Neurology and Neurogenetics Clinic
The Neurology and Neurogenetics Clinics at Kennedy Krieger Institute provide diagnostic services, therapeutic interventions, and genetic counseling for a broad spectrum of disorders affecting the brain and central nervous system. Learn more
Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy
The Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy at Kennedy Krieger Institute provides neurological, developmental, and rehabilitative evaluation and treatment for children and adults with a wide variety of developmental motor disorders, including cerebral palsy. Learn more
Conditions treated by the center:
- Hereditary spastic paraplegia
- Dopa-responsive dystonia
- Other genetic movement disorders
- Cerebral palsy
Rett Syndrome and Related Disorders Clinic
The Rett Syndrome and Related Disorders Clinic at Kennedy Krieger provides expert diagnostic services and treatment for children, adolescents and adults with Rett syndrome and associated disorders. Learn more
Conditions treated by the clinic:
- Rett Syndrome
- MECP2 duplication
- FOXG1
- CDKL5
Hunter Nelson Sturge-Weber Center
The Hunter Nelson Sturge-Weber Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute is dedicated to providing the highest quality of comprehensive care for patients with Sturge-Weber syndrome. Children with Sturge-Weber syndrome require skillful management by an expert team including neurologists, dermatologists, ophthalmologists, neuropsychologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and medical rehabilitation specialists. Learn more
Condition treated by the center:
- Sturge-Weber syndrome
Sickle Cell Neurodevelopmental Clinic
The Sickle Cell Neurodevelopmental Clinic assesses the neurological, developmental and behavioral functioning of children with sickle cell disease. Each patient receives a comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluation, including a complete neurological examination, neuropsychological testing, behavioral evaluation, and recommendations for services or further evaluations as indicated. Learn more
Condition treated by the clinic:
- Sickle Cell anemia
Center for Synaptic Disorders
The Center for Synaptic Disorders focuses on the care of children and adults with medical, neurologic, cognitive and behavioral diagnoses that result from changes in genes that function at synapses, sites of neuronal communication. Learn more
Conditions treated by the center:
- SYNGAP1
- SHANK 3
- Phelan-McDermid syndrome
- GABRB
- STXBP1
- GRIN genes
- GRIA genes
- SYN1
- KCNQ2
- KCNQ3
- SCN1A
- SCN2A
- SCN3A
- SLC6A1
Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic
The Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute is one of about 25 clinics in the United States dedicated specifically to the care of individuals affected by tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and their families. Learn more
Condition treated by the clinic:
- Tuberous Sclerosis