Self-management strategies involve the use of antecedent cue regulation, self-monitoring, self-determined consequences, or a combination of any of these techniques to facilitate job-skill acquisition, maintenance, and generalization. The purpose of this article is to review the empirical literature related to self-management strategies in supported employment settings for individuals with disabilities and offer guidelines for implementation. Best practices, limitations of current research, and needs for future research are offered.
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