The Arc’s Self-Determination Scale – Autonomy Subscale (SDS-Autonomy)

I make my own meals or snacks.

I care for my own clothes.

I do chores in my home.

I keep my own personal items together.

I do simple first aid or medical care for myself.

I keep good personal care and grooming.

I make friends with other kids my age.

I use the post office.

I keep my appointments and meetings.

I deal with salespeople at stores and restaurants.

I do free time activities based on my interests.

I plan weekend activities that I like to do.

I am involved in school-related activities.

My friends and I choose activities that we want to do.

I write letters, notes or talk on the phone to friends and family.

I listen to music that I like.

I volunteer in things that I am interested in.

I go to restaurants that I like.

I go to movies, concerts, and dances.

I go shopping or spend time at shopping centers or shopping malls.

I take part in youth groups (like 4-H, scouting, church groups).

I do school and free time activities based on my career interests.

I work on school work that will improve my career chances.

I make long-range career plans.

I work or have worked to earn money.

I am in or have been in career or job classes or training.

I have looked into job interests by visiting work sites or talking to people in that job.

I choose my clothes and the personal items I use every day.

I choose my own hair style.

I choose gifts to give to family and friends.

I decorate my own room.

I choose how to spend my personal money.