This is the publisher's version, also found here: http://cec.metapress.com/content/l5vq400577228810/?p=7708b4ddb79e4484ae1a1fc3d5bafcb6&pi=4This study examined the self-determination of adolescents with emotional disturbance
(ED) and learning disabilities (LD)from the perspectives of special educators, parents, and the students
themselves. Differences in self-determination ratings were associated with both disability
group and respondent Specifically, adolescents with ED were found to have lower ratings of selfdetermination
than students with LD, with the most pronounced differences evident from the
teacher perspective. Eurthermore, students with ED identified infrequent opportunities at school
and home for engaging in self-determined behavior, whereas educators and parents differed in their
assessments of opportunities in each setting. Implications regarding increasing the self-determination
skills and opportunities of adolescents with disabilities are discussed
