Developmental Disabilities In The Film 'The Accountant'

Integration and Reflection Paper
Shelbi E. Gambrell
Oklahoma State University
Integration and Reflection Paper
Introduction
Developmental Disabilities are beginning to become more evident in society and are no longer only a negative concept. For example, the 2016 movie The Accountant is one that is extremely self- determined to become more than his disability (Howell, Williams, & O’Conner). He overcomes his disability by exposing himself to the elements that make his symptoms become evident. By overexposing himself he becomes accustomed to society and reaches the goals he sets for himself. This integration and reflection paper will share of the second OK-AIM mentor house visit that I experienced and it will also compare the first

As individuals develop, self-determination should be built into their daily actions and thought process. Shogren (2015) mentions that there are three steps to effectively implementing self-determination in individuals’ lives, which is first to help set goals to achieve, evaluate a plan to set the goal, and then evaluate the achievement. This three-step process allows the individual to see the steps to progress and each step is just as important as the next. To set goals allows the individual to see the purpose in the end results. Developing a plan shows the importance in all of the small steps to get to the end results. Finally to evaluate the results, allow the individual to see the effective and ineffective decisions that they made allow the way to achieve their goal and allows them to see what they should and should not do in the

Before the experiences, I only saw the importance of creating an environment for students without disabilities, but now I am able to see the importance of having students with and without disabilities in one progressive environment. I have set a new goal of realizing that each student’s future is just as important as the next. Each individual is capable of different skills and intellectual level, but each individual deserves a future of reaching goals, contributing to the community, and exploring their options. I hope to remain in this mindset has as I venture into a career in education. References
Bremer, C. D., Kachgal, M., & Schoeller, K. (2003, April). Self-Determination: Supporting successful transition. Retrieved from National Center on Secondary Education and Transition website: http://www.ncset.org/publicatio ns/researchtopractice/NCSETRese archBrief_2.1.pdf 

Shogren, Karrie. (2015, Feburary). Developing Capacity for Self- Determination (Motion Picture). Untied States: AAIDD Videos.
Howell, Lynette (Producer), Williams, Mark (Producer), & O'Connor, Gavin (Director). (2016, October). The Accountant (Motion Picture). United States: Warner