Self-Determination and Individuals with Severe Disabilities: Re-Examining Meanings and Misinterpretations

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A Multivariate Analysis of the Self-Determination of Adolescents (2011, background): “In our work, self-determined behavior refers to ‘‘volitional actions that enable one to act as the primary causal agent in one’s life and to maintain or improve one’s quality of life’’ ( Wehmeyer 2005, p. 117 ).”
Personal Self-Determination and Moderating Variables that Impact Efforts to Promote Self-Determination (2011, background): “Self-determined behavior refers to “volitional actions that enable one to act as the primary causal agent in one's life and to maintain or improve one's quality of life” ( Wehmeyer, 2005 , p.”
Culture and Self-Determination: A Synthesis of the Literature and Directions for Future Research and Practice (2011, background): “The functional theory defines self-determination as “volitional actions that enable one to act as the primary causal agent in one’s life and to maintain or improve one’s quality of life” (Wehmeyer, 2005, p. 117).”
Research-Based Principles and Practices for Educating Students with Autism: Self-Determination and Social Interactions (2010, unknown): “Wehmeyer (2005) deﬁned self-determined behavior as “volitional actions that enable one to act as the primary causal agent in one’s life and to maintain or improve one’s quality of life” (p. 117).”