Self-Advocacy Skills
At a social group, someone asked if I would play a game I am not interested in. What could I do?
Say no thank you.
Offer to play another game/activity.
A friend I spend time with at a social group continues to follow me around. I enjoy spending some time with him, but I want to spend some time with other people also. What could I say to him?
I need some space.
What type of cleaner/spray is used to clean windows?
A. glass cleaner
B. bleach
C. detergent
A. glass cleaner
If water spills on the floor I would...
get a paper towel or towel to wipe it up until it is dry, throw away paper towels/put towel in washing machine
I know someone is happy when they are....
smiling, laughing
My friend wants me to do all the same activities as him at a social group. I am not interested in all the same activities as him. What could I do?
Say, "no thanks" "I am going to do something else for now" etc.
Someone keeps touching my hair and I don't like it. What could I do?
Tell them I need space. Tell them I do not like being touched.
How much soap goes into the washing machine?
A. 3 cups
B. about 1 cap/scoop
C. 1/2 teaspoon
B. about 1 cap/scoop
If there is a fire in the house, I would...
get out of the house, call 911
I know someone is bored when they are....
looking away from me, yawning, resting their head in their hands, sitting slumped over/leaning
A waiter at a restaurant brought me cheesecake for dessert, even though I order a piece of cake. What could I do?
Tell the waiter thank you, but I order a piece of cake.
What is one way to get to know another person (a new friend at a social group, a new co-worker)?
ask questions about them (likes, interests, hobbies, etc)
do activities together (games, shared interests, etc)
How often should you change your sheets on your bed?
A. every 1-2 weeks
B. every day
C. every month
A. every 1-2 weeks
If I am home alone and a stranger knocks on the door, I would...
not answer the door, stay inside the house, call mom/dad to let them know
I know someone is upset when they are....
crying, yelling, frowning, looking away/down
I ordered a chicken and veggie dish from a Chinese restaurant. When I got my food, it looked like there were peanuts in it. What should I do?
Tell the waiter I have a peanut allergy and ask for them to check with the cook to see if there are peanuts in the food.
What are two questions I can ask to get to know someone better?
What are your hobbies?
Are you going on any vacations?
Where is some place you would like to go?
What is your favorite TV show/movie/book?
How many siblings do you have?
Where did you grow up?
Do you play any instruments/sports?
What is your favorite season?
I washed my clothes, put them in the dryer and ran the dryer. When the dryer stopped, my clothes were still damp. What could I do?
Re-run the dryer (either for the full time or a short cycle), take your clothes out of the dryer and hang them to dry.
If I am home alone and I hear an alarm go off, what should I do?
Go outside, call mom/dad
A phone number I do not recognize is calling me, I would...
not answer and check to see if they left a voicemail after the ringing stops. If they left a voicemail, I could listen to it to see if it is someone I know. If they did not leave a voicemail, I can just ignore the call.
A friend I am playing a game with keeps telling how to play/what to do, even though I know how to play. What could I do?
Tell the friend, "Thanks, but I know how to play." or "I go this, thanks."
If a co-worker says to me, "Hey! How was your day off?"
I would say....
"Good, I spent some time with my family. How was your day off?"
I could answer by telling them a little bit about what I did and ask them the same question.
What type of cleaner/spray can be used on the kitchen counters?
A. glass cleaner
B. all-purpose spray
C. Febreze
B. all-purpose spray
If I am cooking and cut myself, what should I do?
Clean the cut with soap and water, put disinfectant on the cut, cover with band aid, clean the knife and surface where I was cooking
A friend texts me saying, "Hey, how have you been lately?" What should I do next?
A. Ignore the text message
B. Reply to the text message: "Good"
C. Reply to the text message: "Good, how have you been?"
C. Reply to the text message: "Good, how have you been?"