Neurodiverse Love with Mona Kay

Increasing Knowledge of Neurodivergence for Therapists and the Self-Discovery Process-Ali Cunningham Abbott

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If you are interested in learning more about the resources Mona has available for neurodiverse couples, or individuals in a neurodiverse relationship, you can check out her website at: www.neurodiverselove.com

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During this episode with Dr. Ali Cunningham Abbott, LMHC we talk about the self-discovery process for neurodivergent individuals and why it is critical for therapists, health care professionals and educators to have more knowledge and training about neurodiversity. Other topics addressed include:


  • Ali's work at the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at Florida Atlantic University (FAU).
  • Combatting assumptions about autism and romantic relationships.
  • Counselors need to have the competencies to work with neurodivergent individuals or neurodiverse couples.
  • Understanding the self-identification and self-discovery options and process. 
  • Knowing if it’s necessary to get a formal diagnosis.
  • Using free assessment tools may be helpful (ie: Autism Quotient; Social Responsiveness Scale).
  • Go to www.embraceautism.com for a lot of free assessment tools.
  • Understand your Sensory Profile.
  • Hypo and Hyper social motivation.
  • Understanding autism across the lifespan, for all genders, for different races and the diversity in sexuality identities.
  • Autism representation in the media and stereotypes.
  • Feeling alien or not belonging and getting a diagnosis or self-identification as an adult.
  • Grieving what could have been because of unknown autism.
  • Using strengths and assets to help individuals thrive.
  • Project F.I.N.D. (Females in Need of Diagnosis).
  • Making higher educational training more autism friendly.


    • Ali is the Program Director for the Counseling Program at Lynn University and she has created an “Interest Network” at the Southern Association for Counselors Educators and Supervisors.


    • If you would like to buy Ali's book the title is: Counseling Adults with Autism; A Comprehensive Toolkit. 


      • The title of Steph Jones book is: The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy.


        • You can contact Ali at Lynn University  or on LinkedIn



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