Alia El Naggar

Dr. Alia El Naggar serves as an Assistant Professor in the Psychology program at Canadian University Dubai's School of Health Sciences and Psychology, leveraging over 15 years of specialized expertise in neurodevelopmental psychology and autism spectrum disorders.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology
• Master's degree in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (University of Kent)
• PhD in Education with focus on gifted education and autism (University of Glasgow)

Dr. El Naggar's research centers on improving outcomes for neurodiverse individuals through evidence-based interventions. Her work bridges clinical psychology and educational practice with emphasis on practical applications.

Primary research domains:

• Neurodevelopmental Psychology
• Early Childhood Intervention Models
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Clinical Counselling Techniques
• Inclusive Educational Frameworks
• Autism Spectrum Assessment
• Psychometric Evaluation Tools
• Giftedness in Neurodiverse Populations
• Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices

As an educator, she actively mentors psychology students while developing innovative inclusion strategies that have transformed support systems for individuals with neurodevelopmental challenges across multiple community settings.