Self Advocacy
What is Self Advocacy?
Sharing with others, what you need in order to be successful.
Who can different people live with?
Family, friends, roommates and more!
How should you carry a knife when walking around?
By the handle, blade facing down, walk don't run.
What is budgeting?
Planning how to spend a set amount of money ( in a day, over a week, month or on a particular item. )
A household budget is used to plan on spending rent, groceries or other bills.
What is community engagement?
Being a part of and/or getting involved in your local community.
Individuals strive to make a positive difference through action, skills, values and motivations.
True or False: Self advocacy is respectfully speaking up for yourself, to share what you need in order to be successful.
True!
True or False: Talking about your interests is a good way to get to know someone knew?
True! Talking about each of your interests helps each person get to know one another more!
True or False: A cutting board helps to ensure that your surface is steady when cutting.
True: Always use a cutting board when cutting ingredients. This will allow you to cut consistently and protect your work surface in the process.
What does saving mean?
Money set aside for future use and not spent immediately.
What are some of your interests?
Any answer is right!
You are with your friends and they want to go and see a particular movie that you don’t want to see. What do you do?
You:
Go and see the movie that your friends want to see, but are unhappy for the length of the movie.
Respectfully ask your friends if they would be alright with looking at other movie options for today. We could see the original movie next time! (Compromise)
Yell at your friends and walk away angrily.
No right or wrong as long as you are respectful.
Samantha's sister never pays for the household groceries but eats the food each week. Samantha is tired of paying for everything. What could Samantha do?
Some answers could be: Buy separate groceries, respectfully ask Samantha's sister to help out, come to a compromise.
What is the method called when using a knife that ensures your fingers are out of the way?
Name three expenses someone may pay for.
Utilities, rent, water, garbage and more
True or False: Being involved in your community should be a positive experience?
True! You are benefiting yourself and others
You are at the pharmacy picking up a prescription. You are unclear on the directions given to you regarding taking the medication.
You: (May be more than one correct answer!)
Respectfully ask the pharmacist to go over the directions for taking the prescription one more time. Asking them to write down any directions if that is helpful.
Leave the pharmacy without having any answers to your questions.
Call the pharmacy at a later time to respectfully ask the pharmacist to go over the directions one more time.
Make sure to ask for what you need whether that is directions repeated, directions written down or a phone call later on.
Your roommate/ friend keeps leaving their dirty dishes all over the kitchen. You are tired of picking up their mess. How do you address the situation?
Some answers could include: respectfully talk to your roommate, come to a compromise, make a chore list
Why is proper storage of knives important?
A designated knife storage space keeps your kitchen organized and also encourages a safe knife routine. When not in use, your knives should be stored out of the way of your work space.
True or False: Planning a monthly budget helps with spending and saving?
True! By tracking what you spend, you’ll be able to see which expenses add up quickly and which is nothing to worry about. This will also give you a clear vision of categories that you may need to rein in.
What are some ways that you are involved in your community?
Any answer is right!
Some possible answers include:
Volunteering: a local food bank, animal shelter-Lollypop Farm, Rochester Food Bank, Food Link
AutismUp
YMCA
Libraries
True or False: Self advocacy also includes problem solving and asking for appropriate information?
True! It may be challenging at times, but it is important to take risks and problem solve in order to make sure you are comfortable.
Jordan’s roommate keeps having loud parties on Sunday evenings. They have friends over and everyone stays up late. Jordan works early on Monday mornings and can’t sleep because of the noise. How do you think Jordan should address the situation?
Some answers could be: Ask the roommate to move their parties to a different day when you aren't working, ask them to have the party elsewhere, explain how you feel.
True or False: Dull knives are unsafe?
True, it may sound strange but a blunt knife can do more damage than a sharp one. You’re more likely to apply greater force and a dull blade risks slipping off.
What have you saved for?
Any answer is right!
Some responses may include: a trip, food, games, outings/activities
What are some areas of interest that you currently have for getting involved in the community?
Strengths or interests?
Any answer is right!
Some possible answers include: various classes, athletic opportunities, clubs, nonprofits, libraries, museums, art, music and more!