Despite weak correlations between IQ scores and self-determination, research indicates that
individuals with intellectual disability (ID) show lower levels of self-determination than their …

There is a strong link between the development of skills associated with self-determination
(ie, choice-making, decision-making, problem solving, goal setting and attainment, planning …

Self-determination, the combination of skills, knowledge, and beliefs that enable a person to
engage in goal-directed, self-regulated, autonomous behavior, has become an important …

There is an emerging recognition that self-determination is an important outcome for youth
with disabilities. This article presents a definitional framework of self-determination as an …

Research shows that people with IDD who are more self-determined achieve more positive
school and adult outcomes and higher life satisfaction. Assessment of and interventions to …

MICHAEL L. WEHMEYER ince 1990 there has been an increased focus in the special
education lit-on imponente o dents with disabilities. Due largely to the federal emphasis on …

Self-determination is widely recognized as a valued outcome of education (Mazzotti, Rowe,
Cameto, Test, & Morningstar, 2013; Wehman, 2012), and promoting the self-determination of …

Previous research has demonstrated that for students with intellectual disabilities, improved
self-determination skills are positively correlated with productivity and organization during …

Background: Assessing self-determination in students with intellectual disabilities (IDs) is a
primary step in facilitating progress monitoring. Researchers have developed both self and …

Promoting the self-determination of adolescents and adults with intellectual disability has
emerged as a best practice in special education and related fields for multiple reasons …