Self-Determination - 14714

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Self-Determination offers specific and clearly described strategies for ensuring individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are fully involved in their program plans and outcomes. Research suggests that self-determination, defined as acting as the causal agent in ones own life, results in more positive outcomes in school, post-school employment, postsecondary education, and community living. However, students with ASD report lower levels of self-determination than their same-age peers. This book is designed for teachers, direct-support personnel, and families, to enable them to support children and youth with ASD in acquiring the skills they need to become self-determined.

Contents
1. Introduction
2. Choice-Making Skills
3. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills
4. Self-Advocacy Skills
5. Goal-Setting and Goal-Attainment Skills
6. Self-Regulation and Self-Management Skills
7. Self-Awareness and Self-Knowledge
8. The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction
9. Conclusion