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Alignment of Sexuality Education with Self Determination for People with Significant Disabilities: A Review of Research and Future Directions
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Travers, Jason; Tincani, Matt; Whitby, Peggy Schaefer; Boutot, E. Amanda – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
Sexual development is a complex but vital part of the human experience. People with significant disabilities are not excluded from this principle, but often may be prevented from receiving high-quality and comprehensive instruction necessary for a healthy sexual life. The functional model of self-determination emphasizes increasing knowledge,…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Self Determination, Sexuality, Severe Disabilities
Effects of the CD-Rom Version of the "Self-Advocacy Strategy" on Quality of Contributions in IEP Meetings of High School Students with Intellectual Disability
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Cease-Cook, Jennifer; Test, David W.; Scroggins, La' Shawndra – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
This study used a multiple-probe across participants design to examine the effects of the CD-Rom version of the "Self-Advocacy Strategy" on quality of contributions in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings of five high school students with intellectual disability. Results indicated a functional relationship between using the CD-Rom…
Descriptors: High School Students, Individualized Education Programs, Mental Retardation, Self Advocacy
Self-Determined Goal Selection and Planning by Students with Disabilities across Grade Bands and Disability Categories
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Kleinert, Jane O'Regan; Harrison, Elizabeth; Mills, Karen Rose; Dueppen, Brittney M.; Trailor, Ann Michelle – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
The purpose of this study was to analyze a large data base of self-selected/self-determined goals developed by students aged 7-21 that had developmental disabilities. Data included 288 goals developed by 205 students involved in the Kentucky Youth Advocacy Project. Students, teachers, Speech/Language pathologists and families utilized the Self…
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Planning, Disabilities, Age Differences