Dr. Prabhavathi is a Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrician with over 20 years of experience, specializing in autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and adolescent mental health. She is a consultant at Cloudnine Hospitals and Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College Hospital, and the founder of Future Foundations, a special school for neurodivergent children. Through her special school, she is our Bangalore Partner for projects for neurodiverse children and families. Known for her empathetic approach, accurate diagnosis, and strong emphasis on early intervention, she works closely with families to create individualized, evidence-based care plans that support each child’s unique developmental needs.

Dr. Prabhavathi is widely recognized for her empathetic care and evidence-based approach to early intervention. An MD (Paediatrics), with Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental & Behavioural Paediatrics (IAP), Dr. Prabhavathi is a highly experienced Developmental & Behavioural Paediatrician specialises in the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental and behavioural disorders in children and adolescents.

She completed her MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2005), followed by an MD in Paediatrics, and further specialized with a Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental & Behavioural Paediatrics (Indian Academy of Pediatrics).

She is currently a Consultant Paediatrician at Cloudnine Hospitals (HRBR Layout and Thanisandra) and Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru. In 2025, she also joined the HEJJE Transition Care Centre, focusing on long-term developmental and transitional care. She is the Founder and Director of Future Foundations, a special school dedicated to supporting children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences.

Her clinical interests include:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Speech and language delay
• Global developmental delay
• Cerebral palsy
• Down syndrome
• Metabolic and genetic disorders
• Childhood anxiety and depression
• Adolescent counselling
• Parent training and early intervention programs

She is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu, enabling her to connect effectively with families from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Prabhavathi has been recognized as one of the “Best Developmental Paediatricians” in Bengaluru and maintains a 98% patient recommendation rate, reflecting her commitment to compassionate, family-centred care.