Your Child's Brain

About 1% of all children in the U.S. have multiple significant and chronic health problems, or what’s known as “medical complexity.” Kennedy Krieger happens to be a leading treatment center for children whose medical complexities affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, or muscles. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Melicosta, associate chief medical officer, explains what medical complexity is. Listeners also meet Eleftheria Tzortzakaki, the mother of a young patient with acute flaccid myelitis, a condition that is both rare and complex. As always, Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO, serves as host.

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.

February is Rare Disease Month, a time to shine a bright light on the work that goes into identifying, treating, and, ultimately, finding the cures for rare diseases. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, as he discusses research around rare disease with Dr. Jacqueline Harris, a pediatric neurologist and an international leader in the study of Kabuki syndrome. Also on the show is Kimberly Maxfield, who shares her perspective as the parent of Noah, a preschooler with Kabuki syndrome.

A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is disrupted—either because a blood vessel gets blocked or because it breaks and causes bleeding. Many people think strokes only happen to adults, but children—even newborns—can have strokes too. Unfortunately, awareness is low, and strokes in kids are often misdiagnosed, which can lead to dangerous delays in treatment. Just like in adults, recognizing the signs quickly can make a big difference in recovery and outcomes for kids. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, along with Drs. Ryan Felling, Laura Malone, and Richard Boada, as they talk about what families need to know about strokes in children.

Raising a child with a disability is a journey marked by love, resilience, and hope,but it also brings complex challenges that can feel overwhelming. Parents are navigating unfamiliar systems, advocating fiercely for services, and making critical decisions,all without a roadmap. We are pleased to provide families with a new resource and roadmap. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and his guests Dr. Mary Leppert and Maureen van Stone, as they discuss the Maryland Guide for Families of Children with Disabilities.

Early childhood is an important stage of life for brain development. As a child learns new information, engages in social interaction, and goes through their daily routine, their brain responds with neuroplasticity, a process that allows it to change, adapt, and reorganize. Listen to Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and his guests, Drs. Joanna Burton and Gwendolyn Gerner, as they discuss neuroplasticity in early childhood and its role in brain development and learning.

For children, social interaction isn’t just play—it’s brain-building. When children connect, share, and empathize, they are also strengthening the neural pathways that shape emotional intelligence, communication, cooperation, and lifelong learning. Join Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and his guests Drs. Maya Opendak and Tomomi Karigo as they discuss the development of our brains’ neural systems for social and emotional behavior, and the factors that can interrupt that development.

Parenting is one of the most important jobs—but most parents don’t get formal training. Many rely on what they learned growing up and figure things out along the way. While that works for some, others may struggle—especially when faced with challenging behaviors or uncertainty about how to support their child. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, along with Dr. Debbie Gross and Amie Bettencourt, as they explore the Chicago Parent Program—a proven, innovative approach that helps parents build skills and support their children’s mental health and well-being.

As students get ready to go back to school soon, Kennedy Krieger President and CEO Dr. Brad Schlaggar and his guest, Dr. Nancy Grasmick, former superintendent of schools for the state of Maryland, discuss educating students with neurodevelopmental concerns, the importance of training teachers to meet the needs of those students and what can be done to improve the educational outcomes of all students.

In this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain Dr. Brad Schlaggar, President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, is joined by Jim Schmutz and Abby DiGilio from Special Olympics Maryland to discuss the power of sports and how participation in sports enables individuals with developmental disabilities to shatter stereotypes and succeed, not only on the playing field, but also in life.

What do we know about the health benefits of exercise and other physical activity for children? We know it builds strong muscles and bones, helps keep children at a healthy weight, and can contribute to better sleep. But wait—can regular exercise boost a child’s brain power? Find out when Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, and his guest Dr. Autumn Ivy discuss the fascinating connection between physical activity and brain development in children.

We are in the midst of an unprecedented mental health crisis in this country that has especially impacted children. According to experts, an estimated one in five youth has an undiagnosed mental, emotional or behavioral disorder—yet many do not get the help they need. May is known as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month and in this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain, Dr. Brad Schlaggar is joined by Dr. Ernestine Briggs-King to discuss the impact that traumatic stress can have on a child’s social and cognitive development, academic performance and overall well-being.

April is known internationally as Autism Acceptance Month, providing an opportunity to think about and deepen our understanding of the complexities of this neurodevelopmental diagnosis and the varied lived experiences of people who have been diagnosed with autism. Over the decades since autism was first described, there have been there have been significant changes not only in how we diagnose autism, but also in our understanding of autism and its causes. To share this conversation during Autism Acceptance Month with Dr. Brad Schlaggar, President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger is his guest: Dr. Rebecca Landa, Founder and executive director of the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation.

This month marks five years since much of the United States was under a state of emergency due to the infectious disease COVID-19 and the virus that causes it, SARS-CoV-2. Thankfully, primarily due to vastly improved immunity resulting from vaccines and natural immunity, the mortality of COVID-19 has dropped significantly. But one of the most challenging consequences of the infection is the condition we refer to now as long COVID, a disabling legacy of the pandemic and the focus of this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain- especially as it relates to children. Listen to Dr. Brad Schlaggar and his guest, Dr. Laura Malone, as they discuss what we have learned in the past five years and what is on the future for treating children with this condition.

February is Rare Disease Month---a month-long focus on rare diseases, culminating on rare disease day, February 28th. Currently more than 7,000 rare diseases have been identified with a significant proportion of them involving the developing brain and nervous system.

Discover how neuropsychologists help children overcome cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Dr. Brad Schlaggar and experts from Kennedy Krieger discuss the benefits of evaluations, joined by a parent sharing their experience.

<p>Epilepsy is one of the most common serious neurologic disorders seen in children and adults, in fact, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy during their lifetime. It can occur on its own or alongside other health conditions of the brain.</p> <p>Despite it being relatively common, there are many myths, misunderstandings---as well as a great deal of stigma associated with epilepsy. Join Kennedy Krieger’s CEO Dr. Brad Schlaggar and his colleagues from the Institute and Johns Hopkins as they address those topics, as well as approaches to diagnosis and treatment, and what research holds in store for pediatric patients with epilepsy.</p> <p>Resources Kennedy Krieger epilepsy resources <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/epilepsy-services-at-kennedy-krieger-institute/epilepsy-resources">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/epilepsy-services-at-kennedy-krieger-institute/epilepsy-resources</a></p> <p>Epilepsy Foundation <a href="https://www.epilepsy.com/">https://www.epilepsy.com/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>We humans, typically, have 23 pairs of chromosomes. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, we have an extra chromosome or we are missing one. Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder that occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of their 21st chromosome. Down syndrome is the most frequent of the chromosomal disorders in humans, occurring in approximately 1 in 700 births in the US. With improved care of often life-threatening clinical challenges, individuals with Down syndrome are living much longer.</p> <p>In this month’s podcast of Your Child’s Brain we are going to talk about Down Syndrome and especially focus on how the increased lifespan of those with Down syndrome is impacting treatment and research for people living with this diagnosis.</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources</p> <p>· Down Syndrome Association of Maryland (dsamd.org)</p> <p>· National Down Syndrome Society (ndss.org)</p> <p>· National Down Syndrome Congress (ndsccenter.org)</p> <p>· Global Down Syndrome Foundation (https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org)</p> <p>· LuMind IDSC Foundation (https://lumindidsc.org)</p> <p>· NIH – research plan across the LifeSpan - Project INCLUDE for co-occurring medical conditions (www.nih.gov/include-project)</p> <p>· Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (nih.gov)</p> <p>· National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices - Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Resources | The NTG (the-ntg.org)</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>How does experience and one’s environment influence the early development of our brains? We’ve known for a long time that this question does not simply boil down to “Nature” vs “”nurture”, a false dichotomy. Instead, brain development might best be thought of as a cascading interaction between nature and nurture that unfolds over time. Twenty five years ago, the National Academy of Sciences published a landmark report called From Neurons to Neighborhoods which dove deep into this question. </p> <p>In this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain, join Dr. Brad Schlaggar and his guests.as they reflect on this influential report and discuss how early experiences, environments and exposures influence the developing brain early experiences, environments and exposures influence the developing brain.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>In this episode of Your Child’s Brain, Dr. Brad Schlaggar is joined by his Kennedy Krieger colleague, Dr. Doris Leung, to discuss a set of diseases of muscle that we refer to collectively as muscular dystrophy (MD). Muscular dystrophy is actually a group of rare genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of muscles. Overall, the muscular dystrophies vary in age of onset, severity, and the pattern of the affected muscles. A general principle shared by all forms of MD is that they grow worse over time as muscles progressively degenerate, atrophy, and weaken.</p> <p>For more information about muscular dystrophy, these resources might be helpful:</p> <p>· Kennedy Krieger Center for Genetic Muscle Disorders <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/center-for-genetic-muscle-disorders">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/center-for-genetic-muscle-disorders </a></p> <p>· Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy <a href="https://www.parentprojectmd.org/">https://www.parentprojectmd.org/ </a></p> <p>·Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation <a href="https://www.myotonic.org/">https://www.myotonic.org/</a></p> <p>· FSHD Society <a href="https://www.fshdsociety.org/">https://www.fshdsociety.org/</a></p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and Dr. Lisa Carey, the Assistant Director of the Center for Innovation and Leadership in Special Education as well as an education specialist for the Neuropsychology Department at Kennedy Krieger. Accommodations for college require self-advocacy. It is the student themselves who must request those accommodations at the school—not the parents. Services such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, reading support, and instructional assistants, which may have been a part of a student’s IEP, are not a part of college accommodations.</p> <p>Additionally, since many students live on a college campus, there may be additional accommodations to consider for housing, dining, and recreation. Listen as they dive into the process of requesting accommodations and the importance of working with the college’s Disability Support office. Families need to start preparing their child early for this change so that students have the self-advocacy skills to be successful in college.</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources for students and families:</p> <p><a href="https://www.understood.org/en/articles/7-things-to-know-about-college-disability-services">Understood.org has great resources for understanding disability services in higher education</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/sites/default/files/library/documents/training/center-for-innovation-and-leadership-in-special-education/Higher%20Ed%20Accommodations%20after%20Cancer.pdf">Kennedy Krieger has a guide specifically for college students with a history of cancer.</a></p> <p><a href="https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html">The US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights offers a guide of student rights and responsibilities in postsecondary education.</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/preparing-students-disabilities-college/">Edutopia has a helpful blog post on this topic.</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>In the United States alone, there are nearly 20 million children with developmental, cognitive, behavioral, and/or learning disorders. It is widely recognized that the needs of children with these issues are growing in number and complexity while, at the same time, a critical shortage of access to physician specialists is resulting in delayed diagnoses, longer wait times for treatment and, consequently, poorer outcomes. On this month’s episode, Kennedy Krieger president and CEO, <strong>Dr. Brad Schlaggar </strong>is joined by colleagues <strong>Dr. Miya Asato</strong>, a pediatric neurologist and <strong>Dr. Mary Leppert</strong>, a developmental pediatrician to discuss the critical shortage and what is being done to address it and more importantly, what parents can do.</p> <p>Resources:</p> <p>Center for Disease Control – Concerned about Your Child’s Development <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/concerned.html" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/concerned.html</a></p> <p>Learn the Signs – Act Early <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html</a></p> <p>Milestone Tracker App <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc="">https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness month and as part of that recognition, join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger and his guest Dr. Matt Edelstein, director of the Brief Treatment Clinic at the Institute, as they discuss challenging behaviors in children and how those behaviors can have a cascading impact at multiple levels of a family system.</p> <p>For the child, such behaviors can impede social, emotional, and academic functioning. For caregivers, they can influence stress, mood, feelings of confidence, and even undermine a sense of parental competence. Aggressive behaviors can cause injury.</p> <p>Finally, for the family as a whole, challenging behaviors can tax relationships and have negative repercussions both within and beyond the walls of the household.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>April is known internationally as Autism Acceptance Month. As part of that recognition, join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger and his guests Drs. Amy Keefer and Roma Vasa from the Center for Autism, Services, Science and Innovation, to discuss the anxiety disorders common in individuals with autism and discuss why this population may be particularly vulnerable to the comorbid symptoms of anxiety, as well as treatment options and research being done in this field.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On this month’s episode Kennedy Krieger President and CEO, Dr. Brad Schlaggar is joined by Dr. Janet Lam, a pediatric neurologist and an expert in sleep medicine and the director of the Sleep Disorders Clinic and Laboratory at Kennedy Krieger. The two will delve into sleep disorders in children, especially for those with neurodevelopmental conditions. </p> <p>Resources</p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/sleep-disorders-clinic-and-lab" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">Kennedy Krieger Sleep Disorders Clinic and Lab</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/conditions/sleep-disorders" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">About Sleep Disorders</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.thensf.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc="">National Sleep Foundation</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>There are over 7000 identified rare diseases that impact over 300 million people worldwide. And a disproportionate number of those rare diseases affect the developing brain and nervous system. Having any given rare disease is indeed rare. But having a rare disease is, in fact common. February, is rare disease awareness month and the last day of February is recognized internationally as Rare Disease Day. For this month’s episode, <strong>Dr. Brad Schlaggar</strong>, pediatric neurologist, and president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute is joined by <strong>Dr. Anne Comi</strong>, a pediatric neurologist, to discuss a specific rare disease and some potentially very promising progress in its treatment. Additionally, we will hear from <strong>Megan Lewis</strong>, mother of <strong>Tucker</strong>, who shares some insights of their journey with a rare disease. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>We’ve known for some time now that the first years of a child’s life constitute a very important period for the development of that child’s brain. Because the brain is responsible for cognition, language, movement, emotion, self-regulation, and essentially every aspect of human behavior, it stands to reason that optimizing those first few years can have a significant impact on the rest of that child’s life.</p> <p>In this episode, Kennedy Krieger CEO and President Brad Schlaggar will be joined by colleagues Marcella Franczkowski, Assistant VP, and Executive Director of PACT, Sharon Holloway-Gentemann, the Director of PACT World of Care, Dr. Jackie Stone, Chief Clinical Officer as well as Sarah Monaghan, a parent of a graduate of PACT. The discussion focuses on how early childhood programs help optimize developmental outcomes, and will also look at some of the challenges faced by these programs and why such programs are so worthy of enhanced societal investment.</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources to visit:</p> <p><a href="https://www.dec-sped.org/">Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children</a> www.dec-sped.org</p> <p><a href="https://www.naeyc.org/">National Association for the Education of Young Children</a></p> <p><a href="https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/physical-health/article/developmental-milestone-expectations-early-head-start">Developmental Milestones Checklist and Family Guidance from Early Head Start</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/what-look-program">NAEYC – Questions to Ask Your Child Care – checklist</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/readiness-not-state-knowledge-state-mind">National Association for the Education of Young Children - Readiness: Not a State of Knowledge, but a State of Mind</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.childrensdefense.org/the-state-of-americas-children/soac-2023-early-childhood/">Children's Defense Fund-State of America's Children 2023--Early Education</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/08/preschool-enrollment.html">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) <em>Public and Private Preschool Enrollment From 2019-2021 at Its Lowest Since 2005*</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): <em>Fast Facts: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences*</em></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/disparities-in-health-and-health-care-5-key-question-and-answers/">Kaiser Family Foundation: <em>Disparities in Health and Health Care: 5 Key Questions and Answers*</em></a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Join us for the 30th episode of Your Child’s Brain. In this episode, we reflect back on the topics that we discussed over the past 2 ½ years and talk about the progress that has been made in understanding and treating disorders of the developing brain and nervous system. Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, is joined by his colleague Dr. Ali Fatemi, a pediatric neurologist and neuroscientist, who, in addition to serving as Chief Medical Officer at Kennedy Krieger, holds the Blum-Moser Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurology at Kennedy Krieger, and leads the Moser Center for Leukodystrophies at Kennedy Krieger. Dr. Fatemi is also professor of neurology and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.</p> <p> </p> <p>Links to visit:</p> <p>Rare Disease Network</p> <p><a href="https://www.rarediseasesnetwork.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">https://www.rarediseasesnetwork.org</a></p> <p>National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)</p> <p><a href="https://rarediseases.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">https://rarediseases.org/</a></p> <p>Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (EKS-IDDRCs)</p> <p><a href="https://www.nichd.nih.gov/research/supported/eksiddrc" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc="">https://www.nichd.nih.gov/research/supported/eksiddrc</a></p> <p>Kennedy Krieger Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Research Center</p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/iddrc" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc="">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/iddrc</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Tourette syndrome and tics—what are these two neurological disorders, how do they differ and how are they treated is the subject of this month’s episode of Your Child’s Brain. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, along with four of his colleagues from the Institute’s Tourette Syndrome Center of Excellence.</p> <p>They are:</p> <ul> <li>Dr. Harvey Singer</li> <li>Dr. Marco Grados</li> <li>Dr. Joseph McGuire</li> <li>Dr. Shannon Dean</li> </ul> <p>Links to visit:</p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/tourette-syndrome-center-of-excellence" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="0">Tourette Syndrome Center of Excellence at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine</a></p> <p><a href="https://tourette.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="1">Tourette Association of America</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>People with disabilities or chronic health conditions, such as cerebral palsy, may be as much as 3-4 times more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders. Research suggests this link is not necessarily related to the severity of a person’s disability but is instead tied to things like levels of stress, management of pain and fatigue, coping skills, or family and social support.</p> <p>In this episode of Your Child’s Brain, <strong>Dr. Brad Schlaggar</strong>, President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger, is joined by two of his colleagues: <strong>Dr. Heather Riordan</strong>, a child neurologist and medical director of the Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy and <strong>Dr. Aaron Hauptman</strong>, a pediatric and adult neuropsychiatrist, and the associate director of Neuropsychiatry to discuss cerebral palsy with a special emphasis on the mental health challenges with the disorder.<br aria-hidden="true"> <br aria-hidden="true"> Related links:</p> <p>Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy<br aria-hidden="true">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/cerebral-palsy-and-neurodevelopmental-medicine<br aria-hidden="true"> <br aria-hidden="true"> Bennett Blazers<br aria-hidden="true">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/community/initiatives/physically-challenged-sports </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>How does the brain communicate with the rest of the body? One critically important way for that communication to happen is via the spinal cord, a really complex bundle of nerve cells and fibers, embedded in a canal that is protected by our spinal columns. The spinal cord makes it possible for information to flow from the brain to the rest of the body and for information from the body to flow up the brain.</p> <p>September is Spinal Cord Awareness Month and we are pleased to be discussing this important topic.</p> <p>Dr. Brad Schlaggar, CEO and President of Kennedy Krieger is joined with two of his colleagues.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Dr. Cristina Sadowsky</strong>, a physiatrist, is the clinical director for the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger. She is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.</li> <li><strong>Dr. Rebecca Martin</strong>, an occupational therapist, is the Manager of Clinical Education and Training at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger. She is an assistant professor at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.</li> <li>He is also joined today by a good friend and special guest. Van Brooks. Van is the founder and Executive Director of the Safe Alternative Foundation for Education. SAFE, for short, is a non-profit organization in West Baltimore that believes that all students should have access to a quality education and the resources and opportunities that will assist them in achieving their goals. SAFE provides afterschool, weekend, and summer learning educational opportunities through vocational programs that provide real world application as well as exposing students to the world outside of their community. Van was one of the very first patients in our International Center for Spinal Cord Injury, 18 years ago. In addition, he is a member of Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Board of Directors.</li> </ul> <p>Links to visit:</p> <p>International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger - SpinalCordRecovery.org</p> <p>Safe Alternative Foundation for Education - Safealternative.org </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Early recognition of hearing loss---whether an individual has complete loss or is hard of hearing---has significant implications for optimizing outcomes for communicative functioning, whether it’s an intervention to restore hearing, learning to use sign language, implementation of alternative or augmentative forms of communication, early detection is key.</p> <p> </p> <p>On this month’s episode, Dr. Bradley Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute Is joined by his colleagues: Dr. Katheryn Boada, Director of Speech-Language Pathology and Assistive Technology and .Dr. Amy Gaskin, Director of Audiology. to talk about the connection between hearing and the development of speech and language in children.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Check out the latest episode of Your Child’s Brain. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and three colleagues: Dr. Joy Salpekar, a pediatric neuropsychiatrist, Dr. Roma Vasa, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Dr. Aaron Hauptman, pediatric and adult neuropsychiatrist as we discuss the specialty area of neuropsychiatry, in particular, developmental and pediatric neuropsychiatry.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>The focus of this podcast is on an aspect of sickle cell disease that doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves—the neurological and developmental implications of the disease. These conditions may severely impact children’s functional independence, mental health, quality of life and educational pursuits, and may increase their risk of future complications.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Bradley Schlaggar</strong>, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, is joined by <strong>Dr. Eboni Lance</strong>. Dr. Lance is the Medical Director, of Kennedy Krieger’s Sickle Cell Neurodevelopmental Clinic. She is the Associate Director, of the Institute’s Neurology and Neurogenetics Clinic. Dr. Lance is an Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Schlaggar is also joined by <strong>Derek Robertson and Shanta Robertson</strong>--the Robertson’s, parents of children with sickle cell disease, are the Founders and Directors of the Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association, an organization that was created to improve the lives of Marylanders with sickle cell disease. </p> <p>Links to visit:</p> <p>Maryland Sickle Cell Disease Association <a href="https://marylandsicklecelldisease.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="0">https://marylandsicklecelldisease.org/</a></p> <p>Kennedy Krieger Institute Sickle Cell Neurodevelopmental Clinic <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/sickle-cell-neurodevelopmental-clinic" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="1">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/sickle-cell-neurodevelopmental-clinic</a></p> <p>Hospital Education Liaison Program <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/center-for-innovation-and-leadership-in-special-education/community-outreach/hospital-education-liaison-program" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="2">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/center-for-innovation-and-leadership-in-special-education/community-outreach/hospital-education-liaison-program</a></p> <p>Sickle Cell Disease and Schooling Resources for Families <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/sickle-cell-neurodevelopmental-clinic/sickle-cell-disease-and-schooling-resources-for-families" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="3">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/sickle-cell-neurodevelopmental-clinic/sickle-cell-disease-and-schooling-resources-for-families</a></p> <p>Supporting Students with Sickle Cell Disease in School <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/sickle-cell-neurodevelopmental-clinic/sickle-cell-disease-and-schooling-resources-for-school-staff" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="4">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/sickle-cell-neurodevelopmental-clinic/sickle-cell-disease-and-schooling-resources-for-school-staff</a></p> <p>Sickle Cell Research Studies <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/sickle-cell-neurodevelopmental-clinic/research-studies" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="5">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/sickle-cell-neurodevelopmental-clinic/research-studies</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Check out the latest episode of Your Child’s Brain. Join Dr. Brad Schlaggar President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute and his guests Heidi Daniel, president and CEO at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, and Dr. Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus, a developmental neuroscientist at Kennedy Krieger Institute as we discuss children's reading, literacy, and the impact of technology on both.</p> <p>Links to visit:</p> <p>Enoch Pratt library Summer Reading Program <a href="https://www.prattlibrary.org/summer-break" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="0">https://www.prattlibrary.org/summer-break</a></p> <p>The Neurobiology of Reading podcast <a href="https://urlisolation.com/browser?clickId=796DE2A7-3F7F-4DA8-A057-296FDC84DFF0&traceToken=1682690228%3Bkennedykrieger_hosted%3Bhttps%3A%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DS&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DS_7brlIMa_k" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="1">https://urlisolation.com/browser?clickId=796DE2A7-3F7F-4DA8-A057-296FDC84DFF0&traceToken=1682690228%3Bkennedykrieger_hosted%3Bhttps%3A%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DS&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DS_7brlIMa_k</a></p> <p><strong>Dr. Brad Schlaggar (BS): </strong>Welcome to Your Child's Brain, a podcast series produced by Kennedy Krieger Institute with assistance from WYPR. I'm Dr. Brad Schlaggar, pediatric neurologist and president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute. One of the most distinctive features of the human brain is its capacity for language. Arguably, our brains have evolved to produce spoken and heard language. But exactly when that capacity emerged in humans is debated, in the scientific literature, spoken language likely emerged no less than a couple of 100,000 years ago and perhaps as long ago as one million or more years. On the other hand, the invention of the written form of language and therefore the origins of reading, came roughly 5,000 years ago. Simply put, while our brains evolved for spoken language, reading and writing are far too recent to have been drivers for the evolution of our brains. It has only been in the last several 100 years that human society has put such a premium on the value of reading that large portions of society learned to read. That said, in Maryland and in the US as a whole and while estimates vary, roughly one in five adults has very low or absent literacy skills, contributing to significant challenges for the health and welfare of those individuals. For some, reading difficulty is largely the consequence of lack of access to quality education while for others, the issue is dyslexia or a reading impairment, despite sufficient intellectual ability and access to quality education. For so many reasons, it is critically important for us to understand the full complexity of how our brains learn to read and how factors in our children's life, like screen time, for example, impact the development of this crucial skill. Today, I'm joined by two guests, both with expertise that is highly relevant to a discussion of reading development and literacy. Dr. Tzipi Horwitz-Kraus from the Department of Neuropsychology at Kennedy Krieger Institute is an international leader in the neuroscience of reading development. She's an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She's also an associate professor of education and science and technology and in biomedical engineering at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. For full disclosure, Tzipi and I are research collaborators on the neuroscience of reading development and we published several papers together. Heidi Daniel is the president and CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, a true gem in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has been at the helm since July of 2017. Welcome, Tzipi and Heidi. Heidi, you're completing your sixth year leading the Enoch Pratt Free Library. I know that literacy is one of the pillars of the library's strategic plan, especially focused on digital literacy and pre-literacy. Tell us about the library's approach to literacy.</p> <p><strong>Heidi Daniel (HD): </strong>The library approaches literacy the way we approach most things through the lens of access. You mentioned having access to high-quality education and high-quality materials is really important for the development of reading and literacy in our population. The library's focus is really on making sure that we're approaching learning and reading as a whole person way of looking at it. We're very focused on family literacy and for our pre-literacy skills and wanting to make sure that we're empowering parents and caregivers and the community around children to be fully literate themselves, to have the skillsets that they ne

<p>Evidence suggests that children and teens with autism are at an increased risk for experiencing a mental health crisis. In this episode of Your Child’s Brain, we speak with a panel of experts about the co-occurrence of mental health issues in autistic children and teens, the signs and symptoms of mental health concerns, how those signs and symptoms can differ in young people with autism, and ways that parents can advocate for their child, not only in a crisis situation, but also in the classroom and the community. We also are going to discuss how one can learn more about autism spectrum disorder and research being conducted to better understand how best to help autistic individuals who seek care. </p> <p> </p> <p>Guests for this episode include: </p> <p><strong>Dr. Bradley Schlaggar</strong>, Host, President & CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute</p> <p><strong>Dr. Ebony Holliday</strong>, a school psychologist and research scientist at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders</p> <p><strong>Dr. Luke Kalb</strong>, Director of the Informatics Program at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders and a faculty researcher in the Department of Neuropsychology. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health</p> <p><strong>Dr. Katherine (Kate) McCalla</strong>, a clinical psychologist and assistant clinical director for the Center for Autism and Related Disorders</p> <p><strong>Dr. Ericka Wodka</strong>, a pediatric neuropsychologist and the Clinical Director for the Center for Autism and Related Disorders and is an associate professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine</p> <p> </p> <p>Autism Acceptance Month Free Webinars:</p> <p><a href="https://eventscalendar.kennedykrieger.org/event/autism_acceptance_month_miniseries" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="0">https://eventscalendar.kennedykrieger.org/event/autism_acceptance_month_miniseries</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Dr. Bradley Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute welcomes Dr. Lisa Jacobson, a pediatric neuropsychologist and Dr. Lisa Carey, an education specialist, to discuss the late effects of cancer treatment on children, especially as it relates to school and learning. </p> <p>Here are helpful links for people who wish additional information:</p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/neuropsychology-department-outpatient-clinics/oncology-clinic" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="0">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/neuropsychology-department-outpatient-clinics/oncology-clinic</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/neuropsychology-department-outpatient-clinics/oncology-clinic/cancer-survivorship-schooling-resources" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="1">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/neuropsychology-department-outpatient-clinics/oncology-clinic/cancer-survivorship-schooling-resources</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/neuropsychology-department-outpatient-clinics/oncology-clinic/cancer-survivorship-research-projects" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="2">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/neuropsychology-department-outpatient-clinics/oncology-clinic/cancer-survivorship-research-projects</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/center-for-innovation-and-leadership-in-special-education/community-outreach/hospital-education-liaison-program" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-ogsc="" data-linkindex="3">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/center-for-innovation-and-leadership-in-special-education/community-outreach/hospital-education-liaison-program</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>February is nationally recognized as Rare Disease Month and to highlight this, Dr. Bradley Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, welcomes Dr. Jacqueline Harris, a pediatric neurologist at Kennedy Krieger and Abby Tower, mother of five-year old Bay to discuss rare diseases and in particular KAT6a, a very rare disorder impacting Bay and her family. </p> <p>Guests for this month's episode include:</p> <p><strong>Dr. Brad Schlaggar - </strong>President and CEO of Kennedy Krieger and professor of neurology and pediatrics at The Johns Hopkins University.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Jacqueline Harris - </strong>Pediatric neurologist and researcher at Kennedy Krieger and an assistant professor in pediatrics, neurology and genetics at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. </p> <p><strong>Abby Tower</strong> - Abby is a parent of Bay, a very social five-year-old who has a rare disorder called KAT6a.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On this episode of Your Child’s Brain, Dr. Bradley Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute, welcomes Dr. Amy Bastian, chief science officer and director of the Center for Movement Studies at Kennedy Krieger to discuss pediatric clinical research as a way forward to better care and to developing treatments for childhood disorders and injuries.</p> <p>Links to visit:</p> <p><a href="https://clinicaltrials.gov/">https://clinicaltrials.gov/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/research/participate-in-research">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/research/participate-in-research</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On this month's episode rare diseases are discussed. Including the difficulties in diagnosing these rare disease and the importance of research in developing effective treatments.</p> <p>On this episode, Dr. Bradley Schlaggar, president and CEO of Kennedy Krieger Institute welcomes:</p> <p><strong>Dr. Ali Fatemi - </strong>Chief Medical Officer at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Director of the Moser Center for Leukodystrophies and an investigator at the Hugo W. Moser Research Institute at Kennedy Krieger. Dr. Fatemi is also professor of neurology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Erika Augustine</strong> - Associate Chief Science Officer and the Director of the Clinical Trials Unit at Kennedy Krieger Institute, as well as the Director of the Batten Disease Clinic at Kennedy Krieger. Dr. Augustine is also an associate professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.</p> <p>Links to visit:</p> <p><a href="https://rarediseases.org/">https://rarediseases.org/</a></p> <p><a href="https://rarediseases.org/">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/stories/news-and-updates/research-news-releases/kennedy-krieger-named-center-excellence-its-treatment-rare-pediatric-diseases</a></p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On this month’s episode, Kennedy Krieger discusses Project Echo, a national program designed to address the shortage of pediatric specialists. </p> <p>Guests for this month include:</p> <p><strong>Dr. Mary Leppert</strong> - A neurodevelopmental pediatrician andvDirector of Kennedy Krieger's Child and Learning Center, the Infant Neurodevelopmental Clinic and co-director of Kennedy Krieger's Project ECHO</p> <p><strong>Dr. Joyce Harrison</strong> - A pediatric psychiatrist and co-director of Kennedy Krieger's Project ECHO</p> <p>Resources:</p> <p>Kennedy Krieger Institute Project Echo: <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/project-echo" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-safelink="true" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/project-echo</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On this month's episode of Your Child's Brain, brain injury is discussed. </p> <p>Guests for this month include:</p> <p><strong>Dr. Beth Slomine</strong> - Senior Psychologist and Director of Training and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation in the Department of Neuropsychology at Kennedy Krieger. She is also a professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences as well as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Stacy Suskauer</strong> - Vice President of Pediatric Rehabilitation at Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Director of the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where she is also an associate professor of physical medicine & rehabilitation and pediatrics.</p> <p>Drs. Slomine and Suskauer co-direct Kennedy Krieger’s Center for Brain Injury Recovery.</p> <p> </p> <p>Resources:</p> <p>Brain Injury Association of Maryland</p> <p><a href="https://www.biamd.org/">https://www.biamd.org/</a></p> <p>Brain Injury Association of America</p> <p><a href="https://www.biausa.org/">https://www.biausa.org/</a></p> <p>CDC mTBI Guideline and related provider and family/patient materials</p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/PediatricmTBIGuideline.html">https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/PediatricmTBIGuideline.html</a></p> <p>CDC Report to Congress on Pediatric TBI) – includes lay friendly overview of TBI</p> <p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pubs/congress-childrentbi.html">https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pubs/congress-childrentbi.html</a></p> <p>Kennedy Krieger Center for Brain Injury Recovery</p> <p><a href="https://kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/center-for-brain-injury-recovery">https://kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/center-for-brain-injury-recovery</a></p> <p>Kennedy Krieger Concussion Clinic</p> <p><a href="https://kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/concussion-clinic">https://kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/concussion-clinic</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On this month's episode of Your Childs's Brain, adaptive sports and their physical, mental and community benefits are discussed:</p> <p> </p> <p>Speakers:</p> <p><strong>Dr. Erin Michael</strong>, a physical therapist, is the Manager of Patient Advocacy and Special Programs at Kennedy Krieger’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury. She is also the Founder and Chair of Team Kennedy Krieger for the Baltimore Running Festival and other adaptive sports competitions.</p> <p><strong>Katie Baldwin</strong>, MS an exercise scientist with expertise in Community Physical Activity, is the Supervisor of Kennedy Krieger’s Adaptive Sports Program and specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation at our Spinal Cord Center. </p> <p><strong>Daniel Romanchuk</strong>, native of Mt. Airy, Maryland, is a two-time Paralympian (2016 and 2020), Gold and Bronze Medalist, world record holder, champion of multiple high profile marathons (like Chicago, Boston, London). Daniel is an advocate for individuals with disabilities.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Kim Romanchuk</strong>, Daniel’s mom and manager, a physician and science educator.</p> <p>Resources:</p> <p>MoveUnitedsport.org</p> <p>Adaptive Sports for Children: <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/community/initiatives/physically-challenged-sports/sports-programs-we-offer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/community/initiatives/physically-challenged-sports/sports-programs-we-offer</a></p> <p>Adaptive Sports for Adults: <a href="https://www.kennedykrieger.org/community/initiatives/physically-challenged-sports/for-adults" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">https://www.kennedykrieger.org/community/initiatives/physically-challenged-sports/for-adults</a></p> <p>Kennedy Krieger Baltimore Marathon: <a href="https://supportus.kennedykrieger.org/site/TR?fr_id=1791&pg=entry" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc="">https://supportus.kennedykrieger.org/site/TR?fr_id=1791&pg=entry</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On this month's episode of Your Child's Brain, Long covid in children is discussed. </p> <p>Guests include:</p> <p><strong>Dr. Laura Malone - </strong>Physician scientist in the Center for Movement Studies at Kennedy Krieger, Co-director of the Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic at Kennedy Krieger, Assistant professor of Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.</p> <p><strong>Dr. Amanda Morrow - </strong>Rehabilitation physician at Kennedy Krieger, Co-director of the Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic at Kennedy Krieger, Assistant professor of Neurology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>On this month's episode of Your Child's Brain, guests discuss talking to your child about traumas.</p> <p>Guests for this month include:</p> <p><strong>Dr. Lindsay Cirincione - </strong>Director of Outpatient Operations for the Pediatric Psychology Consultation Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute</p> <p><strong>Dr. Gabrielle Blackman - </strong>Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Medical Director for the Kennedy Krieger School Programs</p> <p><strong>Patricia Shepley - </strong>Licensed clinical social worker. Director of Social work and the clinical director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute</p> <p>Links to visit: </p> <p><a href="https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="">https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/aces-and-toxic-stress-frequently-asked-questions/</a></p> <p aria-hidden="true"> </p> <p><a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-talking-to-children-after-traumatic-event.pdf" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" data-ogsc="">https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-talking-to-children-after-traumatic-event.pdf</a></p> <p aria-hidden="true"> </p> <p><a href="https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/Layout/FFF_Guide-01.aspx" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2" data-ogsc="">https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/Layout/FFF_Guide-01.aspx</a></p> <p aria-hidden="true"> </p> <p><a href="https://healthychildren.org/english/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/pages/default.aspx" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc="">https://healthychildren.org/english/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/pages/default.aspx</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Speakers:</p> <p>Stacey Herman, assistant vice president, Neurodiversity and Community Workforce Development . </p> <p>Hannah Wayne, principal at the Kennedy Krieger Powder Mill School Program</p> <p>Maureen van Stone, Director of Maryland Center for Development Disabilities; Founding Director of Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law) at Kennedy Krieger Institute; Associate, Department of Mental Health, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>This month on YCB the importance of how research Plays a Role in Rare Diseases is discussed. </p> <p>Guests include:</p> <p>Dr. Erika Augustine, Associate Chief Science Officer and Director of the Clinical Trials Unit</p> <p>Dr. Anne Comi, Director, Hunter Nelson Sturge-Weber Center</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>Autism, Co-Morbidities and Severe Behaviors are discussed. Guests include:</p> <p>Dr. Connie Smith-Hicks, pediatric neurologist at Kennedy Krieger</p> <p>Dr. Daniel Hoover, clinical child and adolescent psychologist at Kennedy Krieger</p> <p>Dr. Louis Hagopian, Director of the Neurobehavioral Unit at Kennedy Krieger</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

<p>This month on the show Autism is discussed.</p> <p>Speakers include:</p> <p>Dr. Paul Lipkin</p> <p>Dr. Mary Leppert</p> <p>Dr. Rebecca Landa</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>