LC Journal of Special Education
Abstract
Over the past two decades, promoting the self-determination of students with disabilities has become a best practice in secondary education and transition services (Wehmeyer, Abery, Mithaug, & Stancliffe, 2003; Wehmeyer, Agran, Hughes, Martin, Mithaug, & Palmer, 2007). Self-determination refers to self- (vs. other-) caused action—to people acting volitionally, based on their own will. Volition is the capability of conscious choice, decision, and intention. Self- determined behavior is volitional, self-caused or self-initiated action.
Recommended Citation
Wehmeyer, Michael L.
(2013)
"Introduction to Special Topic Issue on Self-Determination,"
LC Journal of Special Education: Vol. 9, Article 1.
Available at:
https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/lc-journal-of-special-education/vol9/iss1/1