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Article Title: Person Centered Planning in Saudi Schools: An Arabic Model
by Sharon M. Kolb, Lana Collet-Klingenberg, Abdalmajeed Alrabiah, Lama Bergstrand Othman, and T. Rowand Robinson

Abstract:
The Planning Alternative Tomorrow with Hope(PATH) model is a strategy to promote person centered planning through collaboration among stakeholders. This approach has been successfully implemented in the United States and holds promise for other nations as well. As Saudi Arabia has increased programs for individuals with disabilities, the need for increased communication between families and educators has become evident. The components of the PATH model and the goals of the Prince Salman Center for Disability Research are in close alignment, suggesting that the PATH model is a viable method to address this objective in the Kingdom. This article provides an overview of Saudi�s special education provision, introduces the PATH model as one tool that is specifically useful as students move from school to adult life, and introduces a translation of the PATH model into Arabic. Career counselors and educators can use the PATH model to clarify understanding of career goals and dreams for their students through shared collaboration and communication.

Keywords: Person Centered Planning, Career Development, Inclusion, Special Education, Arabic, Self-Determination

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