Amanda Bennett, MD, MPH

Dr. Amanda Bennett is an attending developmental and behavioral pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.

She holds several leadership roles at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, serving as clinical director for the Autism Care Innovation Center, associate chief and director of autism services, and medical director for the Center for Autism Research. Amanda also chairs the Autism Integrated Care Program, which brings together pediatricians, psychologists, psychiatrists and neurologists to diagnose and treat children with autism spectrum disorder.

Amanda’s research focuses on supporting families and healthcare providers from initial screening and diagnosis through long-term care. She has led numerous clinical trials testing new treatments for children with autism and related genetic conditions, alongside federal and foundation research studies evaluating developmental disorders and related health conditions.