Cynthia Abbott-Gaffney

Cynthia Abbott-Gaffney is an Assistant Professor in Temple University's Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and a Teaching Professional in Boston University's Department of Occupational Therapy, leveraging 23 years of clinical experience across diverse practitioner roles including clinician, case manager, and consultant.

Her educational credentials include:

• MA in Occupational Therapy from New York University
• Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Boston University

Dr. Abbott-Gaffney pioneers telehealth applications for occupational therapy in underserved regions and global workforce shortages, while advancing assistive technology integration to enhance service delivery. Her clinical expertise spans traumatic brain injury rehabilitation and pediatric interventions across community, home, and school settings, informed by her Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer credential.

She serves on the editorial board of the Open Journal of Occupational Therapy and presents nationally on neurological rehabilitation and pediatric practice, translating research into actionable clinical frameworks through evidence-based conference presentations.