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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2026

Evaluating special education services for children with disabilities at Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh: A retrospective study (2022-2023).

Maha Al Sulaiman, Maher Al Jadid, Rakan Alballaa, Abeer Alharbi, Wejdan Al Talhi, Nahlah Alalkmi

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Maha Al SulaimanDepartment of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Development, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Maher Al JadidDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Rakan AlballaaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abeer AlharbiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Wejdan Al TalhiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nahlah AlalkmiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Introduction: Special education services are essential for children with disabilities as they provide inclusive, tailored education. Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC) in Riyadh has offered such services since 1982. This study evaluated their effectiveness from 2022 to 2023, focusing on teaching methods, family involvement, and learning barriers. Methods: Demographic data, teaching strategies, and learning outcomes were analyzed retrospectively. Family involvement, including siblings and caregivers, was assessed using clinical records and interviews. Cultural, emotional, and intellectual barriers were also identified. Results: The analysis showed improved teaching methods in 2023, including interactive strategies and web-based resources. Family involvement increased, fostering a supportive environment. Barriers, particularly cultural and emotional, were identified more specifically. Conclusion: PSMMC's efforts to enhance special education services have led to better outcomes. A continued focus on interactive methods and family engagement is vital to addressing challenges and improving the education of children with disabilities.

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Children with disabilitiesemotional developmentfamily involvementSaudi Arabiaspecial education services

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PMID42023353
PMCPMC13098865

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