Positive Research

I just recently began working for Kennedy Krieger Institute as a Special Educator.  KKI is internationally known for its stellar care for children and adolescents with developmental delays such as Autism, learning disabilities, disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system.  Significant and positive research has been completed over the years to help with better understanding of Autism, as well as development of effective methods of diagnosis and treatment.  Several KKI researchers are conducting numerous studies with efforts to to get gain a better understanding the causes of Autism and the systems to detect the earliest signs of Autism.

One specific example of how research in Autism has positively impacted children and families can be seen through the use of early diagnosis in children, which has aided in helping children receive behavioral therapy to improve speech and and behavior in children with Autism.