What is it about?
Positive behaviour support (PBS) is a proactive approach to understanding and preventing challenging behaviour. This study interviewed 12 autism specialists at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders about how PBS is currently used with autistic children in Saudi Arabia and what they expect from it.
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Why is it important?
Specialists were applying PBS principles without formal knowledge of the approach. They stressed proactive measures, individualised interventions and collaboration between families and professionals. The study calls for better training, greater awareness of PBS among families and centre directors, and more research to support its use with autistic children in the region.
Perspectives
Positive behaviour support offers a respectful, proactive way to help autistic children. I hope this study encourages centres in Saudi Arabia to build formal training in PBS and to involve families more closely.
Prof Nizar H Bagadood
Umm Al-Qura University
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This page is a summary of: Positive Behavior Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Saudi Arabia: Insights and Expectations, American Journal of Health Behavior, December 2024, JCFCorp SG PTE LTD,
DOI: 10.5993/ajhb.48.6.4.
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