Recognizing that self-determination is one of the building blocks of independance for people with disabilities, this forward-looking book explores the theoretical, developmental, and practical aspects of decision making. Written by adults with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, and professionals working in the field, this candid resource offers a host of suggestions on how to : - encourage the growth of self-esteem ; - incorporate self-determination skills into educational programs ; - begin skill training in the home ; - promote self-determination throughout the life span ; - evaluate the progress of skill acquisition. For a balanced perspective of the issues pertinent to self-determination and choice making, professionals, family members, and people with disabilities will want the wisdom found in "Self-determination across the life span."
The book concludes with implications for policy and practice. Topics featured in this book include: Supported decision making for adults with intellectual disabilities or acquired brain injury.
The last part of the book covers the development of causal and agentic capability. This volume examines the developmental aspects of the general psychological construct of self-determination.
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This book introduces Casual Agency Theory as a framework for defining self-determination and describing its development and essential characteristics.
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