Self Determination

A combination of skills, knowledge, and beliefs that enable a person to engage in goal-directed, self-regulated, autonomous behavior.  Self-determination/Self-Advocacy has been operationally defined as “the ability to make choices, solve problems, set goals, evaluate options, take initiative to reach one’s goals, and accept consequences of one’s actions” (Rowe et al., 2013).

An understanding of one’s strengths and limitations together with a belief in oneself as capable and effective are essential to self-determination. 

When acting on the basis of these skills and attitudes, individuals have greater ability to take control of their lives and assume the role of successful adults in our society (Field, Martin, Miller, Ward, and Wehmeyer, 1998).  Findings have indicated that students with higher levels of self-determination achieve better post-school outcomes in the areas of education and employment (Halpern et al., 1995; Wehmeyer & Schwartz, 1997).

Approaches for Promoting Self Determination

Some of the most effective approaches for promoting self determination include:

 

  1. Use student-driven IEP and transition planning.
  2. Directly teaching skills or enhancing knowledge
  3. Embedding instruction into the general curriculum
  4. Use Person-Centered Planning

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Man chooses to build a tiny cottage for a homeless woman camping outside his house https://allgoodthinking.com/arhive/11136/
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Two separate days Mar 21 & 28th 11 am ET - 4 pm ET
Looks like an event where #StudentsWithDisabiltiies will learn how to design an enviable life! ♥️
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Join @RITransition Coordinators for the 2023 College Planning Forum at the University of Rhode Island on 3/4 from 9:30-2:00pm for youth, families, and educators preparing youth with disabilities for college success. For more information, email kcollins@westbaycollaborative.org

We ♥️ this application question from @IMD_VDOE - could your children/students answer it? What a nice in-school activity sharing the power of #SelfDetermination #PassItForward
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Excited for a day of learning with @RITransition as we dive into the redesigned CDP and thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with Edu-Rockstars from throughout RI! #PPSDTransition #accessforall #transition #explorepossibilities

We had a great #Transition Advisory Council meeting with the @pvdschools secondary special education group this morning, diving into the redesigned CDPs and learning about community resources!

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We are so excited to host an Open House showcasing the Transition Programs in @pvdschools! Join us on Thursday, January 19th, for this special event! #explorepossibilities #accessforall #transition

Take a flight over Providence, #RhodeIsland last night as city life zips by below in this aerial timelapse. I recommend viewing on the largest screen you have!

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