Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, York University (in progress)
- Master of Arts, York University
- Master of Science, McGill University
- Postgraduate Diploma (Diplôme d’études supérieures spécialisées, DESS), UQÀM
- Bachelor of Arts, McGill University
Research Interests
My current research interests include the well-being of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and their caregivers. I am interested in examining different intervention approaches that aims at improving mental health outcomes. I also have an interest in culturally responsive care and in supporting underserved communities.
Funding
- 2023 – 2027 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Doctoral Award
- 2023–2024 Autism Scholars Award
- 2022-2023 Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s Awards Recipient, Canada Institutes of Health Research
- 2022- 2023 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (Declined)
- 2021-2022 LaMarsh Graduate Student Research Award
- 2020-2021 Quebec Autism Research Training (QART) Program Fellowship
Contact
Email: alaaibr@yorku.ca
Twitter: @alaaibrah1