Sheri Ravenscroft, MD

Dr. Sheri Ravenscroft is a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician specializing in the evaluation and care of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, anxiety, and complex neurodevelopmental profiles. She is known for building comprehensive, interdisciplinary models of care that improve access to timely, high-quality diagnostic and treatment services, and for partnering closely with families to create practical, individualized care plans that support children across home, school, and community settings.

Dr. Ravenscroft has held multiple academic and clinical leadership roles at UT Dell Medical School and Dell Children’s Medical Center, including Chief of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Ravenscroft is deeply involved in training the next generation of professionals, serving in leadership with the LEND program and teaching across medical, interdisciplinary, and community settings. A frequent invited speaker at regional and national conferences, she has contributed to peer-reviewed research, book chapters, and innovative care models focused on autism assessment, care coordination, and improving equity and efficiency in neurodevelopmental services.

Personal Statement

I am deeply committed to caring for children and families with compassion, respect, and genuine partnership. My philosophy of care centers on listening closely, understanding the whole child, and working collaboratively with families to create thoughtful, individualized plans. I believe that every child has unique strengths and potential, and I care passionately about supporting their health, development, and overall wellbeing. In every interaction, I look for ways to help children optimize their full developmental potential — not just academically or behaviorally, but socially, emotionally, and within their family and community life.

As a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician, I am especially dedicated to children with autism, ADHD, learning differences, developmental delays, and complex neurodevelopmental needs. These journeys can feel overwhelming for families, and I see my role as both a medical expert and a steady guide — helping families understand their child, navigate systems, and make confident, informed decisions. I value evidence-based care, but I also recognize that care must be practical, flexible, and tailored to real life.

Teaching, mentoring, and improving systems of care are also important parts of my work, because better-trained professionals and better-designed programs ultimately mean better outcomes for children. Outside of clinical work, I am committed to my community and to advocacy efforts that support children with developmental differences and their families. This work continually reminds me why I chose this field: to help children be understood, supported, and given every opportunity to thrive.

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Honors and awards

Top Doctors, Austin Monthly - 2026, 20204, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.

Ravenscroft, S. “Managing Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.” Rudolph’s pediatrics, 24th Edition, Chapter 121, McGraw-Hill Education 2024

Brinster, M., Brukilacchio, B., Engelmann, M., & Ravenscroft, S. “Fight, Flight, Freeze...or Foster Resilience: A Developmental Neuroscience: Approach to Case Conceptualization and Service Provision for Children in the Welfare System,” Child and Family-Serving Systems: A Compendium of Policy and Practice 2022

Holley, Ravenscroft, Brukilacchio, Engelman and Fikki. “Dell Children’s (S)TAAR Model of Early Autism Assessment.” Interprofessional Care Coordination for Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder 65-84. Springer.