She holds a master's degree in Special Education from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a doctorate in Special Education from the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on academic and social supports for individuals with autism. Her work has appeared in outlets such as the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Delano serves as a member of the editorial board of Research and Practice in Severe Disabilities. She serves as Program Director of the M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorder serves as Coordinator of the Master's degree programs in moderate and severe disabilities.