The Office of Health, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (O-HEID) exists to uphold Kennedy Krieger Institute’s commitment to a culture of health, equity, diversity, and inclusion for everyone we serve.
This clinic offers evaluation and treatment to improve fine motor skills, oral motor and feeding skills, hand-eye and body coordination, strength and sensory processing. The goal of the clinic is to help patients achieve increased ease in activities of daily living through technology, therapeutic intervention and the use of adaptive equipment, as needed.
The Occupational Therapy Department provides evaluation and treatment to improve clients' fine motor skills, activities of daily living (including eating, dressing, hygiene, toileting and play activities), oral motor skills and adaptive seating needs.
At Kennedy Krieger Institute, we are committed to providing person and family-centered care. We are always looking for opportunities to partner with families because their unique insights help us improve the experience for everyone. This partnership helps us to deliver safe, high-quality care with...
This clinic evaluates children for orthopedic problems such as gait disorders, subluxation of the hips and scoliosis. Children are also evaluated for appropriate treatment options that could include surgical interventions such as selective dorsal rhizotomy, intrathecal baclofen pump placement and deep brain stimulation.