Irang Kim’s research builds on more than 10 years of professional experience supporting individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities (DDs) and their families. Her study is focused on two areas: 1) examination of disparities in underserved communities of children with autism and other DDs; and 2) development of empirically based, culturally relevant interventions for parents of young children with autism. Kim received a MSW from the University of South Carolina and a PhD from the University of Georgia.