Autism spectrum disorder in Saudi Arabia
The clinical presentation of ASD in Saudi Arabia is influenced by demographic and environmental factors, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and individualized interventions. The findings underscore the importance of improving therapy access and parental support to address persistent challenges, such as hyperactivity, learning difficulties, and limited self-care skills.
Authors
- Sulhi A. Alfakeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1371-876X)
- Sarah T Benfeef
- Ghaida H Aljahdali
Institutions
- King Abdulaziz Hospital (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Saudi Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2025.46.11.20250437
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00