Self-Determination & Self-Advocacy
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Source: The Parents' Place of Maryland
Publication Date: May 2024
Publication Date: May 2024
An essential part of transition planning is supporting your child to build skills to become the main decision maker in their life. These skills are self-determination and self-advocacy. Use this fact sheet to learn what self-determination is and what self-advocacy is. Practice these skills with your child to help them prepare for transition to adulthood.