Self-Deterimination
What is self-determination?
Making your own choices, having control over your own life, being willing to try new things, knowing what you like and don’t like, speaking up when you are not happy
How many hours do you work each week with a part-time job?
What is self-awareness?
Knowing and understanding who you are, understanding your personality, knowing what your feelings are
Where can you live while you are in college?
At home with your parents, on-campus in the dorms, or off-campus
How many hours do you work each week with a full-time job?
40 hours
What is self-advocacy?
A person’s ability to communicate their own interests, likes, dislikes, needs, and rights. It involves making decisions and taking responsibility for those decisions.
Name a college you want to attend!
LBCC, CSULB, UCLA.....
Name a full-time career you are interested in!
Chef, NBA Coach, Author, Firefighter, Computer Scientist, Teacher, Athlete
What are the three aspects of self-determination?
Autonomy: to have freedom, be independent, feeling you have a choice
Competence: Having the ability to something very well
Relatedness: The need to feel connected and that you belong with others