Parents’ and Teachers’ Perceptions of Early Intervention Services for Children with Intellectual Disability in Saudi Arabia

Academic Paper , 2020 , 64 Pages , Grade: 1

Pedagogy - Orthopaedagogy and Special Education

One of the serious goals of the ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is to have an all-inclusive system that takes care of the needs of disabled children. The reason behind this is that the disability is one of the most-potent educational marginalization factors yet can come out as the least evident to the view of the stakeholders. It is tricky to handle because the stigmatization effect tends to lower the self-esteem of the disabled children. Disability does not only relate to impairment physically but also encompasses shortage of capability mentally; cognitive, emotional and psychologically such that society finds it hard to incorporate such individuals in the normal operation routines.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. Theoretical Framework
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Disability
• 1.3 Disability Among the Families
• 1.4 Early Intervention
• 1.5 Parents Experience and Early Intervention Process
• 1.6 How Early Intervention Addresses Individuals and their Environment
• 1.7 Early Education Addressing Learning Disability
• 1.8 Education Programs for Children with Disabilities
• 1.9 Overview of Saudi Arabia
• 1.9.1 Geography and Population
• 1.9.2 Education System in Saudi Arabia
• 1.10 Disability in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• 1.11 Brief History: Overview of Saudi Welfare about Disability
• 1.12 Overview of Non-Governmental Organization Sectors and Services
• 1.13 Policy Issues on Disability in Saudi Arabia
• 1.14 Early Intervention in Saudi Arabia
• 1.15 Purpose of the Study
• 1.16 Research Questions
• 2. Methodology
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Research Strategy
• 2.3 Realist Ethnography
• 2.4 Critical Ethnography
• 2.5 Participative Ethnography
• 2.6 Research Approach
• 2.6.1 Qualitative Research Approach
• 2.7 Research Design
• 2.7.1 Inductive and Deductive
• 2.8 Types of Sampling
• 2.9 Participants and Procedure
• 2.10 Data Collection
• 2.11 Types of Date Collection
• 2.12 Interview Data Collection
• 2.13 Types of Interviews
• 2.13.1 Semi-Structured Interviews
• 2.13.2 Face-to-Face Interviews
• 2.14 Data Analysis
• 2.15 Limitation of the Study
• 2.16 Ethical Issues
• 2.17 Time Table

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research aims to explore the perspectives of parents and teachers regarding early intervention services for children with intellectual disability in Saudi Arabia. The study seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with these services and to provide recommendations for improvement.

• The impact of disability on families and the educational system in Saudi Arabia.
• The effectiveness of early intervention programs in addressing the needs of children with intellectual disabilities.
• The role of parents and teachers in supporting the successful implementation of early intervention services.
• The challenges and barriers faced by families and educators in accessing and utilizing early intervention services.
• Potential strategies for improving the quality and accessibility of early intervention services in Saudi Arabia.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter introduces the theoretical framework, providing background information on disability, early intervention, and the educational system in Saudi Arabia. It examines the challenges faced by children with disabilities in accessing education and explores the role of families in supporting their development. Chapter two focuses on the methodology employed in the study, outlining the research design, data collection methods, and ethical considerations.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The core themes of this research include early intervention, intellectual disability, Saudi Arabia, parents' perceptions, teachers' perceptions, education, and special needs. The study investigates the experiences and opinions of families and educators involved in the provision of early intervention services for children with intellectual disabilities in Saudi Arabia.

• Grade: 1
• Author: Faris Algahtani (Author)
• Publication Year: 2020
• Pages: 64
• Catalog Number: V518390
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346118455
• ISBN (Book): 9783346118462
• Language: English
• Tags: parents’, saudi, disability, intellectual, children, services, intervention, early, perceptions, teachers’, arabia