Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Let's Find Answers

The Wendy Klag Center is a dedicated community of investigators and trainees with a common purpose of understanding and improving policy and care for autism and developmental disabilities.

Our three core pillars are research, training, and outreach. We aim to be a hub of public health research into autism and neurodevelopment within Johns Hopkins entities.

The Wendy Klag Center: Who we are and what we do

Explore the Center

Learn about our work Browse the autism research projects that are helping answer key questions about autism

Faculty funding opportunities Learn about pilot grants available to Johns Hopkins and Kennedy Krieger-affiliated researchers

Opportunities for trainees Learn about graduate-level academic programs, autism research funding, and internships for Johns Hopkins-affiliated trainees

Community resources Find information and connections for policymakers and service providers

Become an affiliated faculty member Johns Hopkins full-time faculty and Kennedy Krieger faculty are invited to affiliate with the Wendy Klag Center

For caregivers and people on the autism spectrum Start here to learn about autism and find resources

New and Noteworthy

Wendy Klag Center Talk 10/14 on GI health in neurodiverse individuals

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Calliope Holingue about her work focused on gastrointestinal (GI) health in individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions. This presentation -- held both via Zoom and in person -- will emphasize research to improve the assessment of GI symptoms Noon Monday 10/14. Email mlandru5@jhu.edu for the room and Zoom link!

Wendy Klag Center 'Meet and Greet' 8/27

Connect with the Wendy Klag Center at our 'Meet and Greet' event from 9:30 to 10:30 am Tuesday August 27. Event is for Bloomberg School of Public Health and Kennedy Krieger community. Pastries, coffee and more will be served. Event is at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. RSVP here.

Pregnant or have a new baby?

Calling all Maryland moms-to-be. Join a study to help uncover early childhood experiences that affect brain development. Learn about the study and contact the Johns Hopkins site

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Outside Influences

Uncovering environmental contributors to autism may also suggest ways to help autistic people live healthier lives.

Disability

Environment

Epidemiology

CDC Report Shows Overall and Maryland Autism Rate Increase Among 8-Year-Olds

Researchers from Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities contribute to new CDC report.

Epidemiology

Mental Health

Bloomberg School Researchers Awarded $11.7 Million Five-Year NIH Grant to Build and Lead Autism Center of Excellence Network

The Autism Center of Excellence will lead a global network of research projects studying the interplay of genetics and environmental factors. One aim is to identify modifiable factors to improve lives of people living with autism.