Self Advocacy 1
Who are the people who can assist with accommodations?
Teachers, aides, parents, Speech Pathologist
You gave an answer in class and the teacher said that it was wrong, but you feel that you are right. What can you do about it?
Politely talk to the teacher after class.
Raise your hand and politely make a case for why you think you are right.
You feel annoyed that a peer is making noise. What can you do about it?
Ask for a break.
You have a question and you raise your hand, and the teacher does not see you. What can you do?
Raise your hand again.
You are not feeling well and it is hard to pay attention. What can you do?
Let the teach know. Ask for a break.
Ask to see the nurse.
When can you ask for accommodations?
Whenever you need assistance
When should you start practicing self-advocacy?
Now! Everday
You feel upset about something that happened at home or on the bus. What can you do about it?
Ask to talk to your counselor or your teacher.
Someone gives the same answer that you have. What can you do?
Say nothing. Agree and praise them for a good answer.
The teacher is talking too quickly and you cannot keep up with taking notes. What accommodation or support could you ask for?
Copy of the notes or information being discussed
You can't see the board in class where you are sitting. Why is this a problem? What can you do?
Raise your hand and ask to move closer to the board.
What can you do if you're having trouble reading an assignment?
Ask for read aloud or audio book/link
The teacher said that it is time for lunch, and you are not finished with what you are working on. What can you do?
Ask to finish if it won't take long.
Eat lunch and ask the teacher if you can finish it later.
Your teacher is explaining your class assignment/project and it is very complicated and overwhelming? What accommodation could you ask for to help you complete the assignment?
Chunking or breaking down the assignment into smaller parts
It is loud in the classroom while you are taking a test and you cannot concentrate. How could you advocate for your needs?
Ask to go to a separate environment/setting.
Your teacher gives instructions, but you did not hear the teacher. Why is this a problem? What can you do?
Raise your hand and let them know that you did not hear the instructions. Ask the politely to repeat the instructions.
What should you do if you feel like your accommodations are not being followed?
Tell your case carrier, parent, teacher, SLP
Your class is going to play a game. Everyone wants to play a game that you don't like. You wanted to play something else. What can you do?
Ask the teacher if you can play the game you wanted another time. Play the game with your class.
Your bus is late, and you get to class late. What do you do?
Let the teacher know your bus was late and asked what you missed.
If upset ask for a break.
You see someone bullying a peer. What do you do?
Tell them to stop. Report them to staff.
Why is it important to speak up for yourself in school?
To get the help you need.
You did not understand the instructions the teacher gave. What can you do about it?
Let the teacher know that you did not understand and ask for further instruction.
What are other situations outside of school/academics that you could advocate for yourself?
Friendships, relationships, work, family
Why should you understand your own learning style when advocating for accommodations?
Because everyone learns differently and has different strengths and weaknesses.
You are feeling very overwhelmed or overstimulated in the classroom. What accommodation/support could you ask for to help you reduce your anxiety or overstimulation?
Take a break, go on a walk, go to the restroom