Educating Students With Learning Difficulties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Poch, Apryl L.; Alzahrani, Duaa; Aljuwayhir, Jawaher; Alnahari, Maram

doi:10.1177/10534512221093779

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Neurodiversity in Saudi Arabia: Towards quality education and reduced inequalities

Almakrob,

Alduais,

Mhone

et al. 2024

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Traditional educational frameworks in Saudi Arabia have historically adopted a deficit-based approach to special education, potentially overlooking the benefits of neurodiversity. As global educational paradigms shift toward inclusive practices, examining the alignment of Saudi special education laws with neurodiversity principles becomes crucial. This content analysis study aimed to explore the existing literature on special education in Saudi Arabia to ascertain whether the laws and policies support or hinder the practice of neurodiversity, a concept that is gaining international recognition but remains nascent in Saudi Arabia. A systematic literature search was performed in Web of Science and Scopus, yielding 21 relevant studies after screening and application of inclusion criteria. A content analysis was conducted, focusing on the categorization of data relevant to special education laws and their implications for neurodiversity. The analysis identified seven key categories, including Implementation of Inclusive education and transition services, that reflect the current state of special education laws in relation to neurodiversity. A conceptual model was developed, illustrating the potential of special education laws to both support and impede neurodiversity in Saudi Arabia and potentially worldwide.

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Neurodiversity in Saudi Arabia: Towards quality education and reduced inequalities

Almakrob,

Alduais,

Mhone

et al. 2024

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Involving and Engaging Parents and Families in the IEP Process

Poch,

Kupzyk

2023

Meaningful and Active Family Engagement

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Parent involvement and engagement is critical to the individualized education plan (IEP) process and a requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Yet, this process presents several barriers to parents, particularly those from culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse backgrounds. This chapter identifies common barriers and offers actions both school professionals and parents can take to overcome these barriers. Indeed, school professionals are well positioned to help parents navigate the special education process provided they receive the necessary training and recognize their own implicit biases about working with families and children who are different from them.

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Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Research on Children’s Disability in Saudi Arabia

Alghadier,

Albesher,

Basoudan

2024

Journal of Disability Research

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The study of children’s disability has gained significant attention worldwide due to its impact on individuals, families, and societies. As a rapidly developing country, Saudi Arabia has also witnessed an increased interest in understanding and addressing children’s disability. This review paper aims to conduct a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the scientific research focused on children’s disability in Saudi Arabia. The analysis aims to identify the publication trends, research topics, influential authors, and critical collaborations within this domain. A systematic literature search was performed using electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The search terms used were related to children’s disability and Saudi Arabia. The inclusion criteria encompassed peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2022, written in English, and focusing on children’s disability research in Saudi Arabia. The retrieved articles were analyzed using bibliometric techniques, including co-authorship analysis, journal analysis, and keyword analysis. The bibliometric analysis revealed a growing interest in children’s disability research in Saudi Arabia over the past two decades. A total of 1050 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. The analysis showed an increasing number of publications over time, indicating the expanding focus on this research topic. The key research areas identified included assessing and diagnosing disabilities, interventions and therapies, educational support, and social inclusion of children with disabilities. The analysis also identified prominent researchers and institutions contributing to this field. The bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific research landscape on children’s disability in Saudi Arabia. It highlights the increasing attention and research efforts in this area. The findings emphasize the importance of continued research in understanding the challenges faced by children with disabilities and developing effective interventions and support systems.

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Educating Students With Learning Difficulties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Cited by 3 publications

References 11 publications

Neurodiversity in Saudi Arabia: Towards quality education and reduced inequalities

Neurodiversity in Saudi Arabia: Towards quality education and reduced inequalities

Involving and Engaging Parents and Families in the IEP Process

Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Research on Children’s Disability in Saudi Arabia

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