
Stephanie Morris, MD
Pediatric Neurology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Stephanie Morris
Professional Titles
Medical Director, Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation (CASSI), Kennedy Krieger Institute
Director, Pediatric Neurofibromatosis (NF) Program, Kennedy Krieger Institute
Assistant Director (Pediatrics), Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis (NF) Center, Johns Hopkins University
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Independent Clinician

Background
Pediatric neurologist Stephanie Morris specializes in caring for children with complex developmental, behavioral and neurological conditions, including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and genetic conditions such as neurofibromatosis. She holds joint appointments at Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
After she earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Dr. Morris completed residency training in child neurology at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Morris serves as medical director of the Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she leads a multidisciplinary team focused on providing comprehensive individualized care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. She works closely with families to better understand each child’s strengths and challenges and to develop thoughtful, practical treatment plans.
She also directs the Pediatric Neurofibromatosis Program at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she provides longitudinal care for children with neurofibromatosis and related conditions. Her approach emphasizes early identification of developmental challenges, coordination across specialists, and long-term support as children grow and develop.
Before joining Kennedy Krieger Institute, Dr. Morris was on faculty at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where she helped lead multidisciplinary programs for children with neurogenetic and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Dr. Morris is particularly interested in helping families navigate complex diagnoses and ensuring children receive coordinated care that addresses their medical, developmental and behavioral needs. She is committed to partnering with families and referring providers to support children across development, from early childhood through adolescence.
Centers and Institutes
Center for Autism Services, Science, and Innovation (CASSI)
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Research Interests
- Neurobehavior outcomes in neurogenetic conditions
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
- Fragile X syndrome
- Developmentally informed clinical trials
Research Summary
Dr. Morris’ research focused on understanding neurodevelopmental outcomes in children with neurogenetic conditions, particularly in NF1 and Fragile X syndrome. Her work integrates clinical phenotyping, longitudinal developmental data, and translational research approaches to improve therapeutic development.
She is particularly interested in developmentally informed clinical trial design and identifying mechanistically meaningful neurobehavioral endpoints to improve treatment success. Her research aims to bridge clinical care and translational science to accelerate therapeutic discovery and improve outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
Locations
- Kennedy Krieger Institute
- 1741 Ashland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205
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- phone: 667-205-4139
- fax: 443-923-7639
Expertise
Education
- Residency: St Louis Children's Hospital, Child Neurology, 2016
- Residency: St Louis Children's Hospital, Pediatrics, 2013
- Medical Education: University of Arizona College of Medicine, MD, 2011
Board Certifications
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)