Dr. Mark Anthony Orlando, PhD
Neuropsychologist
Dr. Orlando uses his extensive neuropsychological training to provide comprehensive evaluations and tailored recommendations for each client so that they can reach their full academic or professional potential.
Expertise
Dr. Orlando specializes in:
- Academic or learning challenges
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Cognitive decline
- Neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia)
- Specific learning disorders
Dr. Orlando can also provide evaluation services in the following areas:
- Developmental delays
- Executive function difficulties (e.g., problems with planning, organizing, initiating tasks)
- Giftedness
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual development disorder
- Memory difficulties
- Neurological conditions (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis) and disorders (e.g., epilepsy, Tourette syndrome)
- Traumatic brain injuries
- School age children
- Adolescents
- Young adults
- Adults
- Older adults
- Legal expertise assessments
- Neuropsychological assessments (e.g., ADHD, learning disorders)
Learn More About Dr. Orlando
Education & Credentials
Dr. Orlando holds a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University and a Certificate in Neuropsychology from the University of Montreal.
Training & Experiences
Dr. Orlando has undergone extensive clinical training at prestigious neuropsychology centers, such as the Jewish General Hospital and the Montreal Neurological Hospital. During his time there, he gained significant experience working with adult populations, specializing in conditions including multiple sclerosis, motor/parkinsonian disorders, epilepsy, and cognitive issues related to aging, such as cognitive decline and dementia. He has also handled numerous cases of acquired brain injuries, including those resulting from brain tumors and traumatic brain injuries. Additionally, Dr. Orlando has conducted various legal assessments, focusing on evaluating an individual’s capacity to participate in specific legal processes.
Current Work
Since graduating in 2021, Dr. Orlando has expanded his practice into the private sector, where he now provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for older children, teenagers, and adults. His current caseload primarily addresses academic delays and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Orlando’s evaluation approach combines developmental history, affective symptoms, and current concerns with assessment findings to ensure the most accurate diagnoses.
Dr. Orlando aims to help clients achieve their full academic or professional potential by identifying areas of weakness and discussing strategies for remediation or compensation. He conducts evaluations and provides reports in both English and French.
