Speech-Language Outpatient Clinics
Outpatient speech-language services at Kennedy Krieger are offered at two locations: the Broadway campus in downtown Baltimore and the Columbia location.
SLPs conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide individual and small group treatment using evidence-based practices focused on maximizing functional and meaningful skills. SLPs in this program are focused on interdisciplinary care and often collaborate with other disciplines to provide a comprehensive plan of care.
Patients in these program range in age from toddlers to young adults; they come from local neighborhoods, surrounding counties, and even other countries. Some patients receive their first diagnoses here, while others have questions about existing diagnoses or treatment programs or are seeking a second opinion. Most patients have difficulties in other areas of function—many of which affect their communication, feeding, or swallowing skills.
The Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation
The Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSITM) is designed to meet the needs of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. The program strives to develop effective models of care and disseminate information about best practices to families, care providers, and professionals.
Staff in the clinical program provide developmental assessments, single and interdisciplinary evaluations, treatment consultation, and intervention services. SLPs work with psychiatry, neurology, developmental pediatrics, neuropsychology, and occupational therapy on the interdisciplinary team.
CASSI’s Achievements Therapeutic Day Program offers individualized treatment in a small group setting for children 2-5 years of age. Theme-based teaching nested in familiar routines fosters learning. SLP treatment focuses on enhancing skills in language, social communication and interaction, and self-regulation. Through best practice methods and careful individualization, the team strives to make the classroom not only a place of learning, but also a place where children can form friendships.