Tomas is a 14-year-old student with severe intellectual disabilities. He is learning self-determination skills to include the ability to express his own preferences, likes, and dislikes. Which of the following can his teacher utilize to support self-determination in Tomas?
A) Focus on developing remembering skills.
B) Focus on building daily living skills.
C) Focus on understanding themselves, their abilities, and their needs.
D) Focus on passing alternate assessments.

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Focusing on understanding themselves, their abilities, and their needs helps Tomas develop self-awareness, which is a key component of self-determination.

Tomas Is a 14-Year-Old Student with Severe Intellectual Disabilities