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It’s Their Future:Self-Awareness
and Self-Advocacy
Linda Ciancio-Brown Parent Leader and
Parent of an I’m Determined Youth Leader
Nancy Anderson
Region 4I’m Determined Coordinator
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Core Components of Self-Determination
(combination of skills, knowledge & beliefs)
Choice-making Decision-making Problem-solving Goal-setting &
attainment Internal focus of control Positive attributes of
efficacy and outcomes expectancy
Self-Observation
Self-Evaluation Self-
Reinforcement Self-Instruction Self-Advocacy
& Leadership Self-Awareness Self-Knowledge 2
To your child-Self-determination
means…
Knowing and believing in herself/himself
Knowing what she/he wants her/his future to look like and how to plan for that future
Knowing the supports she/he will need to take control of her/his life
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When your youth feels some control=Success for
All
Youth
Teachers
Parents
Community
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Your child will need self-determination skills…
To advocate for her/his rights and needs.
To be able to explain to others what he/she needs to be successful on the job, in college or training environments, and when living independently.
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Parents:Did you know…
Students who incorporate self-determination goals into their IEP’s and transition plans are more likely to earn higher incomes one year after graduation.
Incorporating choice-making opportunities into behavior support plans improves behavior outcomes.
Instruction in problem-solving skills can lead to improved employment outcomes.
(Wehmeyer, 2004; Shogren, Faggella-Luby, Bae & Wehmeyer, 2004; O’Reilly, Lancioni & O’Kane, 2000)6
What can YOU(Parent) do to encourage self-awareness/self-
advocacy behavior in your child?
Increase Disability and ABILITY awareness in your youth
Parents:
Have you talked to your child about
his/her disability?
What it is all about?
Have you explained his/her IEP?
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Ways We Can Begin and Continue to Foster the
Development of Self-Awareness
and Self-Advocacy
Skills8
Your child’s involvement in the
IEP
Builds self-advocacy skills and self-esteem
Gives your child some control over their education
Builds important social and conversational skills;
Teaches the processes of decision-making, goal setting and achievement
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HELLO TO ALL
My name is Zachary Brown
I want you to know: I am honored to be a Leader
with The I’m Determined project I live in Hopewell, Virginia with
my mother My girlfriend is Caroline, we met
at I’m Determined I have a close relationship
/support with my sister Courtney & mom
My dad passed away when I was four years old
MY DREAMS
• Be a good student/citizen
• Work with and teach young children
• Be more independent
• Have self-determination
• Be a successful swimmer
• Have fun with friends
• Always be close to God
• To manage in times of trouble
• To be tall as my dad 10
5 Tools/Strategies to help develop Self- Determination
One Pagers Good Day Plan Goal Setting & Attainment Supplemental Worksheets (Rubrics,
Articles, All About Me Guide) Student led conferences/IEPS
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My Needs
My Interests
Name: Date:
My Strengths
My Preferences
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My Needs
My Interests
Name: Zachary Brown Date: March 2011
My Strengths
My Preferences
• Organized• Patient• Working with children• Track• Swimming• Football Manager
• Music• Video games• Fun with friends• Pray with others• Teaching children
• Working with a partner
• Visual and hands-on activities
• Rewrite notes before tests
• Extended time with all of my work
• Short, concise directions• Study guides
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Accommodations that Work
In the Future I Want To
I Like To
Joe Marks
Recycling
Stocking at Wal-Mart
Delivering the Paper
Shopping
Attend HomecomingParade
Attend Prom Attend Senior PicnicAttend Senior Breakfast Graduate at the Siegel
Center
Verbal Praise
AugmentativeCommunication System
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What is missing from these tools?
Parents: What do you notice about the One Pager? What are we not asking of the student?
What is your Disability?
Identify your Disability.15
Student-led IEPsStudent Participation in IEPs
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The Parent’s Dream….
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LINDA
MY PRAYERS and DREAMS FOR ZACH
To adapt to any environment regardless of his disability
Happiness Confidence Success Opportunity Good Friends/special young
lady Continue to have a close
relationship w/ his sister Courtney
Independence To always look to God To have protection and favor
in his life18
Parent Benefits
Positive relationships with student & parent.
IEP meeting centered on student needs
The IEP process makes sense to everybody involved . . . “It’s not just paperwork anymore”
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ZACHHOW the i’m determined project helped me to reach my GOALS?
Determine my goals
Think about what I want to know and how to reach it
Make a plan
Deal with roadblocks
List accomplishments
GO FOR IT
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LINDAHow has the i’m determined project helped me to
support Zach Self-Advocacy and Self-Awareness Skills ?
As a parent, the i’m determined project has helped me to support Zach by providing both of us opportunities through i’m determined Youth/Parent Summits……
Most Important *the testimonies shared by the i’m determined youth
Tools/Workshops
Encouragement
Resource/Community Agencies
Networking
Fellowship/meet with families that have a youth with a disability
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Way To Go Zachary!!
His Future, His Way…
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child…
Zachary advocated for himself. He learned about himself . Mom, sister, girlfriend, teachers, all were there for him.. but he lead the way…
He ‘s very successful!
What’s Next for Zachary? __________________________
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