Ann-Marie Orlando, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Director And Assistant Professor
About Ann-Marie Orlando
Ann-Marie Orlando is Director for the UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) and a research assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry in Gainesville. Dr. Orlando works with individuals with autism as well as their families, clinicians, and educators to provide community outreach services and professional learning opportunities related to autism spectrum disorder and related disabilities. A certified speech-language pathologist and audiologist, Dr. Orlando’s research activities focus on supports services, inclusive education, 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. Through her work at UF, Dr. Orlando has coordinated agency-funded grants focused on promoting communication for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, and coordinated federal- and state-funded grants focused on safety, teacher preparation, doctoral/postdoctoral preparation, and research in inclusive education for students with autism and other developmental disabilities. She also has presented nationally and internationally on literacy and communication for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Orlando is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and TASH, an international disability advocacy organization.
Accomplishments
Alice H. Hayden Emerging Researcher Award
2011
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The Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH)
Karen Koegel Scholarship Award
2008
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University of Florida
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
2020-2024
GMS6778 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
2020
EEX4790 Multicultural Issues in Early Childhood Special Education
2016
EPD4033 Child Youth Mult Disa
2014,2016
EEX6072 Accessing Academic and Social Communities for Students with Disabilities
2012,2014-2015
EPH4033 Children and Youth with Multiple Disabilities
2008,2015
EEX3070 Teachers and Learners in the Inclusive School
2012-2014
EEX3226 Assessment in Early Childhood Special Education
2012-2013
EEX6936 Special Topics
2023-2024
DEN5210 Dev Biol Psychosoc 1
Board Certifications
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AudiologyASHA
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Speech Language PathologyASHA
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Speech Language Pathology
Subspecialties
- Audiology
Areas of Interest
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder – Asperger syndrome
- Autism spectrum disorder – childhood disintegrative disorder
- Language disorders in children
- Speech disorders – children
Research Profile
Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)
0000-0001-8316-0998
Areas of Interest
- Augmentative/Alternative Communication
- Autism Education
- Autism and related disabilities
- Inclusive Education
- Literacy
- autism spectrum disorders
Publications
2018
Exposure to Literacy for Students Eligible for the Alternate Assessment
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53(2):192-208
2017
An exploration of teacher’s use of iPads for students with learning support needs
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73-82
2017
Examining the effectiveness of naturalistic social skills training in developing social skills and theory of mind in preschoolers with ASD
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
49(7):2822-2837
2016
Retrospectives on Factors Influencing Inclusive Opportunities for College Students With Extensive Support Needs
International Journal of Inclusive Education.
20(12):1239-1251
[DOI] 10.1080/13603116.2016.1159255.
2011
A mother’s perceptions of her ongoing advocacy efforts for her son with significant disabilities: Her twelve-year journey
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7(2):74-91
2011
Effects of Instructing Caregivers in a Shared Book Reading Intervention and Corollary Changes in Communicative Behaviors of Young Children with Significant Developmental Delays
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2010
A Comparison of Three Types of Opportunities To Respond On Student Academic and Social Behaviors
Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders.
18(1):27-40
[DOI] 10.1177/1063426609333448.
2008
Access To the General Curriculum: the Mandate and Role of Context in Research-Based Practice for Students With Extensive Support Needs
Research and Practice for Persons With Severe Disabilities.
33-34:199-213
1988
Severe-to-profound hearing-impaired children’s comprehension of figurative language
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12(2):157-165
Grants
Jul 2024
ACTIVE
Beginning Track: Preparing Autistic individuals for Transition to become Semiconductor quality engineers (PATHS)
Role: Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
Funding: NATL SCIENCE FOU
Jul 2024
ACTIVE
CARD (Center for Autism Related Disabilities) – University of Florida (Gainesville)
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF EDUCATION
Jun 2024
ACTIVE
Quantification of the neurocognitive, brain, and blood markers of dementia in middle-aged autistic adults
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NIA
Oct 2023
ACTIVE
Florida and Virgin Islands Deaf-Blind Collaborative
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF EDUCATION
Sep 2023
– Aug 2024
Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA)
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA
via US DEPT OF EDUCATION
Jul 2023
– Aug 2024
CARD (Center for Autism Related Disabilities) -UF/G
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF EDUCATION
Sep 2022
– Aug 2023
Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA)
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA
via US DEPT OF EDUCATION
Jul 2022
– Aug 2023
CARD – Gainesville 2022-2023 UF/Gainesville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF EDUCATION
Sep 2021
– Aug 2022
Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA)
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA
via US DEPT OF EDUCATION
Jul 2021
– Jun 2022
CARD – Gainesville 2021-2022 UF/Gainesville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Role: Faculty
Funding: FL DEPT OF EDUCATION
May 2021
ACTIVE
Cerebellar and Basal Ganglia Markers Underlie Neuromotor Impairments in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Role: Project Manager
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS
Sep 2020
– Aug 2021
Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA)
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA
via US DEPT OF EDUCATION
Jul 2020
– Aug 2021
CARD (Center for Autism Related Disorders) – Gainesville 2020-2021 UF/Gainesville Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF EDUCATION
Sep 2019
– Aug 2020
CARD DOE Partnership Activities, USF PEPSA 2019
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA
via US DEPT OF EDUCATION
Oct 2018
– Sep 2024
Florida and Virgin Islands Deaf-Blind Cooperative
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: US DEPT OF EDUCATION
Jul 2016
– Jul 2017
2016-2017 CARD – Missing Persons with Special Needs Pilot Program
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: FL DEPT OF EDUCATION
Education
PhD – Special Education
2011
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University of Florida
Fellowship: Audiology
1990
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Professional Speech and Hearing
Fellowship: Speech-Language Pathology
1988
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School Board of Alachua County
MS – Speech and Hearing Sciences
1987
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University of South Alabama
BS – Speech and Hearing Services
1985
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University of South Alabama
Contact Details
Phones:
- Business:
- (352) 265-2239
Emails:
- Business:
- aorlando@ufl.edu
Addresses:
- Business Mailing:
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PO BOX 103424
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
GAINESVILLE FL 326103424 - Business Street:
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4101 NW 89TH BLVD
GAINESVILLE FL 32606