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Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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This chapter introduces Causal Agency Theory, a theoretical framework for understanding self-determination that emerged in the disability field. An overview of Causal Agency Theory is provided, and its implications for the implementation of autonomy-supportive instructional practices reviewed, with a specific focus on the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction and the Self-Determined Career Development Model. Research findings and practice strategies are described.

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    Karrie A. Shogren, Michael L. Wehmeyer & Kathryn M. Burke

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    Michael L. Wehmeyer

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Shogren, K.A., Wehmeyer, M.L., Burke, K.M. (2017). Self-determination. In: Shogren, K., Wehmeyer, M., Singh, N. (eds) Handbook of Positive Psychology in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Springer Series on Child and Family Studies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59066-0_5

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