Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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Services and Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  • Siddiq Ahmed, Ph.D. (Author) Candidate in Special Education Duquesne University image/svg+xml
    Siddiq Ahmed is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Counseling, Psychology, an d Special Education at Duquesne University. He received four master’s degree in Linguistic, Educational Administration, Professional Special Education and Master of Science in Special Education. His concentration area is on Autism and Behavior Disorders. He has 20 years of experience in teaching and 10 of them in teaching students with special needs. His research interests include positive behavior supports, peer mediated intervention for students with special needs, services and support for individuals with autism in developing countries.
  • Morgan Chitiyo, Ph.D. (Author) Duquesne University image/svg+xml
    Dr. Morgan Chitiyo is Department Chair and Professor of Special Education at Duquesne University. He is also co-editor of the African Journal of Special and Inclusiv e Education, associate editor of the Journal of International Special Needs Education, and former editor of the Journal of the International Association of Special Education. His research interests include positive behavior supports, autism, and special education professional development. He has received several awards for his outstanding contributions in teaching, research, and service.
  • Mohamad Al-Jaffal, Ph.D. (Author) King Saud University image/svg+xml
    Mohammed Aljaffal is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education at Duquesne University. He received the bachelor degree in special education focusing on autism and behavior disorders from King Saud University in 2010. He received the master of Art in special education focusing on autism from the University of Akron in 2015. He also received the Master of Science in special education focusing on behavior and autism. His research interests lie in the professional development for general education teacher regarding the inclusion of students with ASD and Evidence-based practice for students with ASD.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.404
Abstract
This paper reviews the services and supports that are available to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The review focuses on the diagnostic process, early intervention and educational services, family collaboration/parental involvement, instructional practices, and research-based practices. Based on this review, there is need for more research in this area in order to increase awareness regarding ASD and promote better services and rehabilitation programs for people with ASD in the KSA. In addition, it is recommended that general education teachers should take special education courses in their preparation programs so that they can effectively support students with ASD in the inclusive education environment.
Keywords
Autism, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification, Early Intervention, Evidence Based Practice, Family Involvement
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Ahmed, S., Chitiyo, M., & Al-Jaffal, M. (2019). Services and Supports for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 14(3), 38-46. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.404

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