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Title: Home-Based Early Intervention Services for Children with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: Opportunities and Challenges from a Specialists Perspective
Language: English
Authors: Rahaf M. Bedaiwi, Nizar H. Bagadood (ORCID 0000-0002-8629-5297), Mona F. Sulaimani (ORCID 0000-0003-4495-1249)
Source: Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development. 2025 45(1):90-102.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Affordances, Barriers, Home Programs, Early Intervention, Children, Disabilities, Scheduling, Cost Effectiveness, Family Involvement, Environmental Influences, Program Effectiveness, Child Development
Geographic Terms: Saudi Arabia
DOI: 10.1080/09575146.2024.2310579
ISSN: 0957-5146
1472-4421
Abstract: This study seeks an understanding of the opportunities and challenges involved in providing home based early intervention services for children with disabilities in Saudi Arabia (SA), from the perspective of early intervention specialists. A qualitative approach was implemented involving semi-structured interviews with eight (8) participants who were specialists in early intervention with experience of the provision of home based services. The thematic approach was applied for data analysis. The results identify several opportunities, including flexibility, family participation, financial return, developmental advancement, family wishes, use of surrounding environment and daily routines, and use of reliable programmes. The study also indicated certain challenges present relating to high expectations from families, the preparation and professional training of specialists, ministry input, lack of cooperation from families, and transportation issues. The findings of this study have several important implications for future practice.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1487083
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