This week, we are joined by Dr. Amy Keefer, a board-certified psychologist at Kennedy Krieger’s Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Keefer is a leading expert in autism and anxiety research, and she’s here to discuss an exciting clinical trial called DINOSAUR, which focuses on a novel anxiety treatment for 4-6-year-old autistic children. Download latest episode now to learn more!

Resources

Check out study flyer: https://8717295.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/8717295/DINO_StudyFlyer_7.25.pdf

DINO Trail: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/centers-and-programs/center-for-autism-services-science-and-innovation/research-innovation/research-studies/participate-in-research 

They are about to begin screening children virtually which means that anyone on the eastern seaboard could participate in the trial.

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