Table 1: Approaches/factors promoting autonomy.

Approaches (Extrinsic); Factors (Intrinsic)

Extrinsic

   Community-based non-congregate environments

   Availability (provision) of choice opportunity

   Decision-making training

   Teaching of self-determination skills

   Provision of autonomy support

   Implement/practice shared decision making

   Involvement in transition planning process

 

Intrinsic

   Higher level of intelligence (higher IQ)

   Better developed social abilities/adaptive behavior

   Fewer or lack of associated disabilities