Dr. Orlando works with educators, service providers, and families, and provides community outreach services and professional development related to autism and other developmental disabilities. A certified speech-language pathologist, Dr. Orlando’s research activities focus on inclusive education, literacy, and communication for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. She has published journal articles and book chapters, and taught both undergraduate and graduate courses related to these topics. Dr. Orlando is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and TASH, an international disability advocacy organization.