Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability affecting individuals across their
entire lifespan. Autistic individuals have differences from nonautistic people (sometimes …

Although research shows that students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can develop
abilities and skills associated with self-determination (eg, decision making, problem solving …

It is widely recognized that the 12 percent of all youth in American public schools who have
disabilities comprise a set of students with distinct capacities and needs. Federal legislation …

This article summarizes the history, current status, and future directions of self-determination
research across the globe, with a focus on applications to the education of students with …

Abstract Causal Agency Theory is an extension of the Functional Theory of Self-
Determination; both theories describe how one becomes self-determined. These theories …

Long-term outcomes studies often paint a discouraging picture of the lives lived by autistic
adults. Yet, their outcomes are often measured against normative markers of traditional adult …

Promoting self-determination (SD) in youth with disabilities is positively related to better post-
secondary outcomes, such as employment and independence. Despite extensive research …

This study examined rates of and contributing factors to self-determination among young
adults with autism spectrum disorder. Caregivers of young adults with autism spectrum …

The Self-Determination Inventory–Student Report (SDI-SR) was developed to address the
need in the field for new, theoretically aligned measures of self-determination. The purpose …