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(7) --- [Skip to content](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/page/7#main-content) [![nn\_logo\_wide\_white](https://neuronav.org/hs-fs/hubfs/nn_logo_wide_white.png?width=2641&height=640&name=nn_logo_wide_white.png "nn_logo_wide_white")](https://www.neuronav.org/) - [For Individuals](https://neuronav.org/families) - [For Regional Centers](https://neuronav.org/regional-centers) - Knowledge - [Self-Determination Blog](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog) - [Events](https://neuronav.org/events) - [Newsletter Sign Up](https://neuronav.org/newslettersignup) - About Us - [Team](https://neuronav.org/about-us) - [Careers](https://careers.neuronav.org/home) - [GET STARTED](https://neuronav.org/free-consultation-main) Gain knowledge and insight on topics that affect your life # NeuroNav Self-Determination Blog This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [FEATURED BLOG](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog) - July 15, 2023 ## What is Person-Centered Planning? Person-centered planning (PCP) is an approach designed to allow people to access support tailored to their needs. When used as a tool for building confidence and personal autonomy, it can have life-altering effects. [READ ARTICLE](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/person-centered-planning) ![5-1](https://neuronav.org/hs-fs/hubfs/5-1.png?width=1200&height=800&name=5-1.png) ## Recent Articles - Filter by: - [All](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/all) - [Wellness](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/wellness) - [Self-Advocacy](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-advocacy) - [Self-Determination Program (SDP)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-determination-program-sdp) - [Independent Living](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/independent-living) - [Independent Living & Life Skills](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/independent-living-life-skills) - [Neurodiversity](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/neurodiversity) [![A woman with Down syndrome and her caregiver sitting together and eating.](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/108.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/re-evaluating-over-support) [Wellness](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/wellness), [Independent Living & Life Skills](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/independent-living-life-skills) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - February 5, 2026 ### [A Guide to Re-Evaluating Over-Support and Learned Dependency](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/re-evaluating-over-support) Support services can be life-changing. 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