International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review

APPLE APPS FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY: SAUDI FAMILIES EXPERIENCE

Author: Dr. Khalid Habib Alshamri

ABSTRACT

In order to better fulfil the requirements of learning kids, mainstream technologies are increasingly being used for students who have intellectual disabilities. For the sake of improved education, professionals in the field need access to certain instruments for putting methods into practise for children in special education. In the research that was carried out, quantitative research was carried out based on primary data in the form of a survey about the utilisation of apple apps for students who have requirements associated with special education. Through the use of digital forms, a survey with 76 participants was carried out. The study was carried out by the parents of children with intellectual disabilities who were residing in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. There is not a single item on the poll that does not pertain in some way to an Apple application; nevertheless when the parents were asked about particular Apple applications. According to the data, it was determined that using Apple apps does not have a substantial impact on the educational achievements for kids who have intellectual disabilities. The primary problems with were the lack of information on the part of parents regarding the effects of these technologies on the development of their children, the adaptation of the applications, the limited material available on these apps, and the high risk of technological malfunction. It was proposed that these technology businesses prioritise the creation of one-of-a-kind apps for students with disabilities and the organisation of frequent training for both teachers and students on the appropriate use of apps in order to ameliorate the current situation.

Keywords: Apple Apps, Intellectual Disability, Special Education, Educational Technology, Quantitative Research, Technological Adaptation, Inclusive Learning and Digital Applications

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