Know Yourself
What is self advocacy?
This is the ability to speak up for your own needs, rights, and preferences.
What is assertive communication?
This type of communication is clear, respectful, and confident.
What is one right you have within a classroom setting?
Students have the right to ask for help when they need it.
When facing an issue, and if your first solution doesn't work, you should try ____.
Another solution!!!
You need a quiet place to take a test, so you ask your teacher. What skill are you using?
Self Advocacy!!!!
Before you can advocate for yourself, you should understand your strengths and your _____.
Support Needs!
What are "I" statements?
Saying "I need more time to finish this assignment" is an example of using these.
What does it mean to ask for or request accommodations?
If you have approved accommodations, it is your responsibility to do this if you need them.
The first step in solving a problem is identifying the _____.
Problem!
You tell your supervisor you understand directions better when they're written down. What are you requesting?
Accommodation, Support Need.
Knowing how you learn best helps you explain what you need in school or at work. This is called knowing your _____.
Strengths, preferences
When is asking for clarification (or ask questions) ok to do?
If you don't understand directions, this is the best thing to do.
Self-advocacy includes knowing both your rights and your _____.
Responsibilities!
Before making a decision, you should think about the possible _____.
outcome, consequences.
You disagree respectfully with a decision and explain your reasons. What communication style are you using?
Assertive Communication!
What is self awareness
Being aware of what you do well and what you need help with is called this.
What are communication skills?
listening, and speaking clearly!
Speaking respectfully while advocating for yourself is an example of being _____.
respectful, responsible, good!
When self advocating, and if someone says no to your request, what can you do next?
explain your needs again, or discuss another option.
You ask a teacher to repeat instructions because you missed part of them. This shows what skill?
Self Advocacy!
What is self determination?
This skill helps you set goals and make decisions that are right for you.
What is assertive communication?
This communication style respects both your needs and the needs of others.
What is problem-solving?
This process includes identifying the problem, thinking of solutions, choosing one, and evaluating the result.
You recognize you're overwhelmed, ask for help, and work with someone to make a plan. What two skills are you demonstrating?
self-awareness and self-advocacy!