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Dr. Ghaidaa Khalifa

Assistant Professor

Dr. Ghaidaa Khalifa earned her B.S. in Physical Therapy, from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA. After becoming a Teaching assistant in 2012, Dr. Khalifa completed her M.S in Occupational Therapy from University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. She also completed her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science from McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. Dr. Khalifa is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University of Health Sciences- Jeddah.

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Doctor of Philosophy, Rehabilitation Science 2020

University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Mater of Science, Occupational Therapy, 2015

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy, 2011

Research Interests / Collaborations

Dr. Khalifa research interest in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder including exploring functioning in autism; social communication abilities, and classifications for individuals with autism.

Publications

Publication:

Khalifa, G., Sharif, Z., Sultan, M., & Di Rezze, B. (2019). Workplace accommodations for adults with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review. Disability and rehabilitation, 42(9), 1316-1331.

Khalifa, G., Rosenbaum, P., Georgiades, K., Duku, E., & Di Rezze, B. (2020). Exploring the Participation Patterns and Impact of Environment in Preschool Children with ASD. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(16), 5677.

Khalifa, G., Rosenbaum, P., Georgiades, K., Reitzel, M., & Di Rezze, B. (under review). The Impact of Culture in Diagnosis and Service Engagement for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. Transcultural Psychiatry.

Presentations:
25th March 2020:
Accepted for oral presentation at Child Health Research Day to present a paper titled “The Impact of Culture in Diagnosis and Service Engagement for Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis”. Presentation was cancelled due to COVID-19.

26th May 2017
Poster Presentation at the 19th Annual Rehabilitation Research Colloquium at Queen’s University, titled “Workplace Accommodations for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review”.

17th May 2017
Poster Presentation at the FHS Research Plenary at McMaster University, titled “Workplace Accommodations for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review”.

SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)

CONTACT INFORMATION

KSAU Email: khalifag@ksau-hs.edu.sa
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