Styles
Disrespects others
Aggressive communication
Hippo
Aggressive
Most common type of communication
Verbal communication
Loud, Yelling voice

Aggressive communication
Disrespects yourself or do not share your needs

Passive communication`
Peers, classmates, teachers, school counsellor, office staff
Geese

Aggressive
Using writing to communicate

Written communication
This happens when you advocate

Needs are met, interests are pursued and feel happy and confident
Firm/Calm voice

Assertive communication
What is the 1st step of advocating
Understanding or identifying your needs.
Sloth

Passive
Using your voice to communicate
Verbal communication
This happens when you don't advocate
Needs not met, feel bad and low self confidence
Low, Soft voice
Passive Communication
What is the 2nd step of advocating?
Identifying what support you need or who can help you
Gorilla

Aggressive
Using your body to communicate

Body language or Non verbal language
Looking down, little to no eye contact, nervous, scared, low tone and volume of voice

Passive communication
Respects you and others
Assertive communication
What is the 3rd step of advocating?
Communicating your needs to others?
Elephant

Assertive
Using Pictures, Signals or lights to communicate

Visual communication
making eye contact, Firm and calm voice, confident body posture, feel good
Assertive communication