Neurodevelopmental disabilities is an exciting, recently recognized field of medicine, with a long tradition of training. By definition, neurodevelopmental disabilities are a group of disorders that begin in childhood, affecting three or more areas of life function, and encompass disorders of language, movement, the special senses, and cognition. This unique discipline merges the best aspects of neurology and pediatrics, while also drawing upon the related disciplines of genetics, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and the allied health fields. Individuals in this field have many rewarding interactions with families and patients from infancy to adulthood.

At the Kennedy Krieger Institute we are committed to developing clinical expertise, and positioning the graduate to assume leadership in academic training, research, and advocacy. Trainees learn in a supportive environment that is both comprehensive and individualized. We have a large faculty of outstanding clinicians and dedicated academic researchers, many of whom hold national and international recognition as experts in their respective areas. They are committed to helping residents define and achieve their personal career goals. With recent advances in neuroimaging, genetics, and therapy, dynamic research opportunities abound, as over 130 protocols at Kennedy Krieger actively advance knowledge in neurodevelopmental and related disorders. In addition to the faculty at Kennedy Krieger, the nearby Johns Hopkins Hospital provides an excellent resource for training and mentorship.