Dr. Randi Phelps is a psychologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

From an early age, Dr. Phelps noticed that people with neurodevelopmental differences are not often listened to or well understood. She now advocates for and provides care to patients and families impacted by neurodevelopmental disorders with the goal of helping them achieve their best lives.

When deciding where to practice, Dr. Phelps chose Phoenix Children's because it remains at the forefront of child healthcare. She's inspired by the innovative nature of the interdisciplinary teams and their desire to work together to provide families with the best possible care.

After acquiring her bachelor's in psychology from Montana State University, Dr. Phelps went on to earn her master's and PhD from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She completed an internship and fellowship in pediatric psychology at Oregon Health and Science University.

Dr. Phelps has conducted research in various areas of mental health, including anxiety and autism spectrum disorder. She has published many of her findings, including an article about virtual diagnosis of ASD. She also presented at a 2021 ECHO Autism meeting on the topic of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

Personal and professional experiences have shown Dr. Phelps that teamwork and collaboration between researchers, providers and families is essential to personal, professional and scientific growth. She strives to empower families to actively participate in their healthcare journey and to provide all patients with equitable and comprehensive care.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Phelps enjoys camping, hiking and spending time with her family. She also likes woodworking and home improvement projects.