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Neurodiversity in Practice: a Conceptual Model of Autistic Strengths ... link.springer.com Jul 25, 2023 20 facts
claimStrength-based interventions for autistic individuals may improve mental health by promoting protective factors like self-determination and social skills, and by reducing vulnerabilities such as loneliness, bullying, and underemployment.
claimTargeting self-determination is a promising intervention approach because it can be personalized to individual strengths and interests and provided with tailored support, according to Larsen & Luna (2018).
claimStudies applying strength-based approaches within disability contexts have found that self-determination can be enhanced by leveraging character strengths and practicing mindfulness.
claimPositive psychology promotes a holistic view of functioning that highlights how strengths can support functioning and lead to favorable near-term outcomes (such as self-perception and self-determination) and long-term outcomes (such as educational attainment and employment), according to Linley and Joseph (2011), Lopez et al. (2018), and Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi (2000).
claimSelf-determination is a modifiable factor that leads to better mental health and wellbeing outcomes among individuals with developmental disabilities (Wehmeyer et al., 2017).
claimPositive psychology promotes a holistic view of functioning that highlights how strengths can support functioning and lead to favorable outcomes in the near term, such as self-perception and self-determination, and the long term, such as educational attainment and employment-related outcomes.
claimInterventions for autistic youth have sought to promote autonomy-enhancing environments and mindfulness to build self-awareness and enhance self-determination and career-related interests.
claimStudies applying strength-based approaches within disability contexts have found that self-determination can be enhanced by leveraging character strengths and practicing mindfulness.
claimThe Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) supports the right to self-determination to empower autistic individuals to reach their goals, as noted by Shogren et al. (2021).
claimStrength-based interventions for autistic individuals may improve mental health by promoting protective factors like self-determination and social skills, and by reducing vulnerabilities such as loneliness, bullying, and underemployment.
claimInterventions for autistic youth have sought to promote autonomy-enhancing environments and mindfulness interventions to build self-awareness and enhance self-determination and career-related interests, according to Dean et al. (2022), Shogren et al. (2021), and Shogren & Singh (2022).
referenceA 2017 chapter by Shogren, Wehmeyer, and Palmer in the book 'Development of self-determination through the life-course' detailed Causal Agency Theory.
referenceShogren, K. A., & Singh, N. N. (2022) explore the role of self-determination and mindfulness-based interventions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
claimSelf-determination is a modifiable factor that leads to better mental health and wellbeing outcomes among individuals with developmental disabilities (Wehmeyer et al., 2017).
perspectiveThe Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) supports the right to self-determination to empower autistic individuals to reach their goals.
claimAutonomy-supportive intervention approaches can amplify intrinsic motivation and serve as a mechanistic path to improved outcomes through self-determination (Wehmeyer et al., 2017).
claimTargeting self-determination is a promising intervention approach because it can be personalized to individual strengths and interests and provided with tailored support.
claimShogren, K. A., Mosconi, M. W., Raley, S. K., Dean, E. E., Edwards, B., Wallisch, A., Boyd, B., & Kiblen, J. C. (2021) argue that personalizing assessment and intervention for autistic adolescents and young adults can be advanced by targeting self-determination and executive processes.
referenceCausal agency theory posits that self-determination empowers individuals in the disability community and is associated with positive quality of life and life satisfaction, according to K. Shogren et al. (2017a).
claimCausal agency theory posits that self-determination empowers individuals in the disability community and is associated with a positive quality of life and life satisfaction, according to K. Shogren et al. (2017a).
Consciousness (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy/Fall 2025 ... plato.stanford.edu Jun 18, 2004 2 facts
perspectiveDennett (1984, 2003) suggests that various forms or levels of consciousness may correlate with corresponding degrees or types of freedom and self-determination.
perspectiveHasker (1999) posits that consciousness is a necessary precondition for freedom or self-determination.
What Role Does Language Play in Self-Identity? → Question lifestyle.sustainability-directory.com Mar 24, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveNgũgĩ wa Thiong’o argues that the decolonization of the mind requires reclaiming and revitalizing indigenous languages to restore cultural pride and foster self-determination.
Self-Consciousness - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy plato.stanford.edu Jul 13, 2017 1 fact
referenceErnst Tugendhat explored self-consciousness and self-determination in his 1979 book 'Self-Consciousness and Self-Determination', which was translated by Paul Stern in 1986.
The Long-Term Perceived Effect of Childhood Trauma on Youth's ... rsisinternational.org 1 fact
claimThe term well-being is used synonymously with self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-determination, resilience, quality of life, mood enhancement, positive mental health, life satisfaction, and worthwhileness.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Mar 5, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveAmr Hamzawy argues that the first test of a regional security grouping in the Middle East should be to restore the Palestinian cause as a matter of self-determination and the right to an independent state.
Exploring the Influence of Language on Identity and Perception thespanishgroup.org Sep 20, 2025 1 fact
claimRevitalizing a language restores community pride and self-determination in addition to preserving vocabulary.
Indigenous Foods - National Indian Council on Aging nicoa.org 1 fact
claimFood sovereignty is an act of self-determination that revitalizes local economies, cultural identity, traditions, health, wellness, language, community, and family.