A multi-vehicle car accident might have landed Katie in several hospitals for more than six months, but her hard work and dedication put her back on the path to graduate from college. Listen to Dr. Danielle Ploetz share Katie’s story of courage and determination.

A multi-vehicle car accident might have landed Katie in several hospitals for more than six months, but her hard work and dedication put her back on the path to graduate from college. Listen to Dr. Danielle Ploetz share Katie&rsquo;s story of courage and determination.

Inspiring Moments is made possible by Kennedy Krieger Institute. Kennedy Krieger Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of more than 24,000 children and young adults with disorders and injuries of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system each year. The Institute is a non-profit, specialty pediatric healthcare and education organization that's headquartered in Baltimore and has locations throughout Maryland.
They serve patients, students and families with inpatient and outpatient clinics; home and community services; and school-based special education programs. Kennedy Krieger trains nearly 1,000 professionals each year and conducts critical research to help unlock the full potential of children right here in Maryland, and around the world.

Inspiring Moments is made possible by Kennedy Krieger Institute. Kennedy Krieger Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of more than 24,000 children and young adults with disorders and injuries of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system each year. The Institute is a non-profit, specialty pediatric healthcare and education organization that's headquartered in Baltimore and has locations throughout Maryland. They serve patients, students and families with inpatient and outpatient clinics; home and community services; and school-based special education programs. Kennedy Krieger trains nearly 1,000 professionals each year and conducts critical research to help unlock the full potential of children right here in Maryland, and around the world.

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Katie's Story: The Path To Graduation

Early assessment and therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum disorder can greatly influence a child’s development. No matter how young, expert assessment and intervention can positively change a child's life trajectory. Listen to Dr. Christine Hess from Kennedy Krieger’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders share Milo’s story of how therapy as an infant made a huge difference in his life.

Inspiring Moments is produced in partnership with WYPR.

Early assessment and therapeutic interventions for autism spectrum disorder can greatly influence a child&rsquo;s development. No matter how young, expert assessment and intervention can positively change a child's life trajectory. Listen to Dr. Christine Hess from Kennedy Krieger&rsquo;s Center for Autism and Related Disorders share Milo&rsquo;s story of how therapy as an infant made a huge difference in his life.
Inspiring Moments is produced in partnership with WYPR.

Early Intervention And Milo

Josie was diagnosed with spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord protrudes outside the body, while still in her mother’s womb. Dr. Sarah Korth met her parents as they navigated the very difficult decision about whether to have risky prenatal surgery to potentially improve Josie’s life.  Listen to the inspiring story about this family’s journey.

Josie was diagnosed with spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord protrudes outside the body, while still in her mother&rsquo;s womb. Dr. Sarah Korth met her parents as they navigated the very difficult decision about whether to have risky prenatal surgery to potentially improve Josie&rsquo;s life.&nbsp; Listen to the inspiring story about this family&rsquo;s journey.

"Yes I Can" All-Star

Elliott was born with Down syndrome, which has created some difficulties in his life. But this charming, energetic young man has not let that diagnosis stop him. Elliott lives life to the fullest through his participation as a Special Olympics athlete and starring in his many videos. Listen to hear how Ellicott has inspired Dr. Carmen Lopez Arvizu.

Elliott was born with Down syndrome, which has created some difficulties in his life. But this charming, energetic young man has not let that diagnosis stop him. Elliott lives life to the fullest through his participation as a Special Olympics athlete and starring in his many videos. Listen to hear how Ellicott has inspired Dr. Carmen Lopez Arvizu.

Katie's Story: The Path To Graduation

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