Assertiveness

Overview

Specially designed instruction to support assertiveness in students with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

Articles

Books

  • Promoting Self-Determination in Students with Developmental Disabilities
    • This book provides information regarding assertiveness training and other strategies to teach assertive behavior skills to students with disabilities. Instructional practices such as teaching students to discriminate between assertive, nonassertive, and aggressive behavior; self-monitoring; and role-playing are included.

Resources

Websites

  • I'm Determined
    • The "I'm Determined" project is a state directed project funded by the Virginia Department of Education. This project focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to students with disabilities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior, including assertiveness. This website contains many resources including lesson plans with ideas for differentiation, videos, modules, a transition guide, and specific links for parents, educators, and youth.

 

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