Hugo W. Moser Research Institute At Kennedy Krieger, Inc.

This study tested whether a special classroom program could help preschool children with autism improve their language and social skills. Researchers worked with teachers in several states to train them on how to use the program with 3-6 year old children in their classrooms. The…

This study tested whether a short-term coaching program for parents could improve social and communication skills in infants showing early signs of developmental delay. Researchers compared parents who received specific play-based coaching at home to those who received general ch…

This study tested whether ongoing Tai Chi classes could help children with ADHD. Fifteen kids who had already tried a short Tai Chi program took longer-term classes twice a week. Researchers measured if the mindful movement improved their attention, behavior, and motor control ov…

This study tested whether interactive robot sessions could help children with autism spectrum disorder better understand and recognize emotions. Forty children ages 4-8 were randomly assigned to either receive the robot program or continue with their usual activities for 8-14 wee…

This small pilot study explored whether giving iron supplements to children with ADHD and restless legs syndrome could improve their symptoms by increasing iron levels in their brains. Researchers followed 12 children aged 10-15 for three months, measuring brain iron with MRI sca…

This study tested whether a special training program for teachers could help them better support the development of babies and toddlers in Early Head Start classrooms. Ten teachers attended workshops and received coaching in their classrooms to learn new teaching methods. Researc…