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Review
. 2013 Oct;51(5):399-411.
doi: 10.1352/1934-9556-51.5.399.

Self-determination and choice

Michael L Wehmeyer, Brian H Abery
Review

Self-determination and choice

Michael L Wehmeyer et al. Intellect Dev Disabil. 2013 Oct.

Abstract

Promoting self-determination and choice opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has become best practice in the field. This article reviews the research and development activities conducted by the authors over the past several decades and provides a synthesis of the knowledge in the field pertaining to efforts to promote self-determination and choice.

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