The journal Interdisciplinary Social Research is an academic journals online that aims to provide dissemination of original research papers and reviews of related existing literature that emphasizes the complex interactions between different branches of social sciences. In this regard, the journal aims to enhance unique perspectives from professionals of various disciplines to address emerging multifaceted issues that affect global societies.
Sexual child abuse in developing nations is common because there are minimal rules on children's safety and minimal knowledge on the topic. The objectives are to determine the existence of sexual abuse phenomenon concerning Saudi Arabia’ disabled children. A quantitative survey research was carried out by assessing sexual abuse prevalence in the Tabouk region. Forty participants fulfilled the study questionnaire. The survey questionnaire on this study contains 20 items. The results showed that the children with intellectual disabilities are more vulnerable to sexual abuse. 90% of the respondents averred that they had been sexually abused when a child with a disability. From the findings, school administration plays an important role in preventing the impacts of sexual abuse on impaired children. Findings also brought light to school administration’s role in acknowledging sexual abuse against disabled children.
Disabled Children, Sexual Abuse, Developmental disabilities, Intellectual disabilities, School administration