Ayesha Siddiqua

Ayesha Siddiqua is a Part-Time Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University. Her work bridges public health, child development, and social determinants of health, with a focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and health equity.

Research Interests: She investigates how socioeconomic environments influence developmental vulnerabilities in children with ASD, explores healthcare accessibility for adolescents in diverse contexts (e.g., UAE), and analyzes disease surveillance systems globally. Her research often employs population-based studies and mixed-methods approaches.

Publications: Recent work includes studies on ingroup/outgroup dynamics in conflict-affected regions (2023), ASD diagnosis disparities (2023), FASD prevalence in Canada (2022), and tobacco use patterns in UAE adolescents (2018). Her articles span journals like SSM - Population Health, Autism Research, and Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal.

Collaborations: Siddiqua contributes to interdisciplinary projects linking medical sciences with early childhood education and policy development, as seen in her 2020 chapter on medical influences in education.