Research output per year
Research output per year
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Education/Academic qualifications
B.A., Psychology, Florida State University
M.Ed., Mental Health Counseling, Florida Atlantic University
Ph.D., Counselor Education, Florida Atlantic University
Areas of Scholarship
- Measurement and assessment of treatment outcomes
- Social skills treatment
- Training mental health professionals on evidence-based practice
Previous employer
- Counselor & Supervisor, Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders, 2017-Present
- Adjunct Faculty, Capella University, 2015
- Visiting Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University, 2014-2015
- Assistant Director, Center for Autism & Related Disabilities, Florida Atlantic University, 2008-2014
- Mental Health Counselor, Family Behavioral Center, 2007-2008
- Site Coordinator, Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies, 2005-2007
- Program Coordinator, Office of the Governor & Volunteer Florida Foundation, 2003-2004
- Student Services Coordinator & Tutor, Club Ivy (Madrid)
Awards and Honors
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Graduate & Professional Student Association Research Award, 2014 & 2016
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Related documents
Research Interests
- mental health
- counselor education
- supervision
- autism
- neurodivergence
- advocacy
- research
Research output
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Forging Ahead in Florida: Teaching and Supervision Strategies in the Face of Legislative Restrictions and Medical Bans
Cunningham Abbott, A., Irvine, T., Shure, L., Bayne, H., Freund, R. & Bowers, H., 2025, In: Teaching and Supervision in Counseling. 7, 1, p. 1-13 13 p., 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Neurodivergent, Sex & Gender Expansive Affirmative Therapy
Cunningham Abbott, A. & Stillwell, S., Jan 23 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Webinar
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Advocating for our BIPOC, Trans & Queer Community
Thorne, N. & Cunningham Abbott, A., Jun 7 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Plenary Talk
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Autism Advocacy in Research
Holman, K., Semonian, E. & Cunningham Abbott, A., Apr 19 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Autism in Counselor Education: Supporting Autistic Counselors & Trainees Through a Neurodiversity Affirming Lens
Cunningham Abbott, A., St. Germain-Sehr, N. R. & Tucker, S., Nov 7 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Autistic Affirming Therapy Practices For Adults
Cunningham Abbott, A. & Coviello, B., Feb 20 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Holistic & Socially Just Admissions Procedures in an Artificially Intelligent (AI) World
Bratini, L., Cunningham Abbott, A. & Baker, T. N., Nov 9 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Forging Ahead in Florida: A Cross-Institutional Approach to Bans & Legislative Restrictions
Cunningham Abbott, A., Oct 13 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Going Above and Beyond: Developing Anti-Oppressive Strategies in Counselor Education Programs
Burt, I., Byrd, J., Cunningham Abbott, A., Gordon, L., Hyun, J., Lee, T., Tosado, L., Varnado-Johnson, C., Zhou, D. & Smith, S., Oct 11 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Yes, You’re in the Right Place! Current Trends in Treating and Advocating for Autistic and Neurodive
Cunningham Abbott, A., Oct 13 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
Press/Media
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Ali Cunningham advocates for mental health bills
4/2/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Increasing Knowledge of Neurodivergence for Therapists and the Self-Discovery Process
5/28/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research