Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute have invited biological or adoptive parents of children with autism or related disorders to participate in an large study of autism. Kennedy Krieger is an internationally known facility located in Baltimore (MD, US); it has many programs focused on children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and many pre-eminant researchers in developmental psychology, behavior analysis, special education, and other disciplines. The new project, led by Drs. Paul and Kiely Law, seeks to link families of children with autism with researchers in a comprehensive network.
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Daily Archive for April 11th, 2007
NPR reporter Jon Hamilton covered the challenges facing caregivers for individuals with autism as the individuals age. Here’s his lead:
Autism begins in childhood, and it doesn’t go away. Children with autism generally become adults with autism. Many will never live on their own. For their parents, that can mean responsibilities that last a lifetime — and beyond. In Maryland, one family is struggling to create a future for their son, Joey.
Mr. Hamilton’s story is available here.
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