autonomy

autonomy /au·ton·o·my/ (aw-ton´ah-me) the state of functioning independently, without extraneous influence.auton´omous

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autonomy

[ôton′əmē]

Etymology: Gk, autos + nomos, law

the quality of having the ability or tendency to function independently. autonomous, adj.

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autonomy [aw-ton´o-me]

1. the ability to function in an independent fashion.

2. in bioethics, self-determination that is free from both controlling interferences by others and personal limitations preventing meaningful choice (such as inadequate understanding or faulty reasoning). Having the capacity to act with autonomy does not guarantee that a person will actually do so with full understanding and without external controlling influences. adj., adj auton´omous.

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autonomy (·tˑ·n·mē),

n a principle of medical ethics according to which a person should respect the rights of other individuals to freely determine their own choices and decisions.

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autonomy

Vox populi Personal capacity to consider alternatives, make choices, and act without undue influence or interference of others. See Functional autonomy, Physician autonomy.

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Patient discussion about autonomy.

Q. Where should i go when i feel down and lonely? is there like an independence way to lift my spirit?

A. and most important- don't worry,I'm sure it seems bad now- but you'll be looking back to it soon and be thankfull for having a good life and health...

Q. I am wondering if there is any chance that a child with autism could lead an independent life later. My elder daughter was diagnosed with autism and I look out for information on raising a child with autism. I am wondering if there is any chance that a child with autism could lead an independent life later. I need help.

A. I had autism when I was 5yrs old, but with a lot of medication and help, I can now communicate. I am top in my class and now working in a company. Really, my parents’ hard work helped a lot to achieve the success. Now I am in my 20 and my life is going well. Good luck for your daughter, she will get well soon.

Q. In the future will he with ASD ever be able to live independently? I have a friend who is staying as a paying guest and is being taken care of by all our family members. In the future will he with ASD ever be able to live independently?

A. I am very much moved by your deeds.

• Many people with autism do flourish and go on to hold responsible jobs and live independently. Others have the intellectual abilities to be employed but are held back by their inability to adapt socially to the stresses of everyday life.

• The focus of every intervention program for the person with autism should be to work on helping them adapt to living in society. Their quality of life and ability to function is far more important than how they do on an I.Q. test.