The purpose of this study is to explore strategies of instructional approaches and
family involvement for the development of self-determination in people with developmental
disabilities. The concrete purposes are to clarify (1) meaning of developmental
disabilities's self-determination, which is based on the paradigm of post-modernity (2)
instructional approaches to develop self-determination ability of developmental disabilities
(3) importance of family involvement to develop self-determination ability of
developmental disabilities.
The conclusions of this study are followed.
First, self-determination of developmental disabilities is basic elements to achieve
quality of life and full-inclusion, which is based on the paradigm of post-modernity.
Second, self-determination is essential educational achievement in special education.
Instructional strategies for self-determination ability are teaching within the context of
daily routines, positive behavioral supports, incidental teaching, engagement,
communication technology, social competence, and activity instruction.
Third, family involvement is highly important for the development and expression of
self-determination in people with developmental disabilities. Parents play a critical role in
the development of self-determination in two key ways : (1) as models of self-determined
behavior for their sons and daughters, and (2) by interacting with their sons and
daughters in ways that promote self-determination.