Essential Self-Advocacy and Transition

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Paradiz, V., Kelso, S., Nelson, A., & Earl, A. (2018). Essential Self-Advocacy and Transition. Pediatrics, 141(Supplement_4), S373-S377. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-4300p

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  1. Valerie Paradiz *
  2. Susan Kelso
  3. Andrew Nelson
  4. Alexander Earl

Abstract

* Abbreviation: ISA —: integrated self-advocacy As young adults with autism leave the shelter of the family home and educational entitlements and transition into adulthood, self-advocacy is indispensable. There have been many definitions of self-advocacy, and although they may vary in nuance and scope, self-advocacy generally refers to the ability to effectively communicate one’s wants and needs.1 This is clearly vital for all individuals with disabilities, and although there are limited studies on the tangible outcomes of self-advocacy, we have already seen positive effects on self-concept, leadership ability, sense of belonging, and impact on community.2,3 Furthermore, self-advocacy is interdependent with self-determination, the ability to set and pursue one’s goals.3 Wehmeyer and Palmer4 found that higher self-determination skills during the transition period lead to better outcomes in multiple facets of adult life, such as employment and financial independence. In addition to improved outcomes, supporting people with autism in developing self-advocacy ability opens doors to learning more accurate information about their needs and aspirations. Moreover, as the ability to identify, communicate, and autonomously address everyday needs and long-term goals increases, deferring to others (who only can attempt to interpret them) diminishes. In this way, self-advocacy requires that young people with autism develop awareness of their needs, preferences, interests, and rights and build competence in implementing strategies to attain them. Learning self-advocacy skills increases the possibility that … Address correspondence to Valerie Paradiz, PhD, Center for Integrated Self Advocacy, 3080 Pearl Parkway, Suite 206, Boulder, CO 80301. E-mail: val{at}autismselfadvocacy.com

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