Self-determination has a powerful positive impact on post-school outcomes for young adults with disabilities—but how can educators teach students the skills they need to make their own choices and achieve their goals as they enter adulthood? This empowering guidebook shows the way. Packed with
practical, research-validated guidance on explicitly teaching self-determination skills
, this book helps educators support students in communicating their interests and needs, setting and reaching goals, and managing their own lives.
Ready-to-use worksheets and activities
will help students take an active role in their transition planning, and true case stories highlight the benefits of self-determination instruction: smoother transitions, improved behavior, and fulfilling lives beyond the classroom.
DISCOVER HOW TO
Assess a student's current level of self-determination
Teach essential skills that strengthen self-determination
Embed individualized supports and instructional activities within a student's existing education program
Create repeated opportunities for students to practice their self-determination skills
Collaborate effectively with students and families
Develop strong person-centered support teams with the student taking a lead role in transition planning
Build support for self-determination across entire schools and communities
Teach essential self-determination skills:
Expressing preferences
Making choices
Self-management skills
Goal setting and attainment
Self-advocacy skills
This book is part of the Brookes Publishing Transition to Adulthood Series