Advocacy
What is Self-Advocacy?
a. Keeping quiet
b. Obeying what adults tell you to do
c. Speaking up for your needs and wants
Adults often need to do things that aren't fun in order to keep their home, relationships, and work in order. These things are known as...
a. Rights
b. Responsibilities
c. Entertainment
b. Responsibilities
Which of these is a POSITIVE or a GOOD personality trait?
a. Hardworking
b. Unreliable
c. Lazy
a. Hardworking
If you show up to class, listen to the teacher, work hard, and ask questions when you need help, what is most likely to happen?
a. You will fail the class
b. You will get kicked out of class
c. You will get a good grade in class
c. You will get a good grade in class
Which of these is BAD communication?
a. Keeping eye contact
b. Interrupting the other person
c. Speaking clearly
b. Interrupting the other person
Who would be the best number to call FIRST if there is a fire?
a. Your friend
b. 911
c. Your parents
b. 911
Which of these is a short-term goal?
a. Buying a house
b. Cleaning your room
c. Getting married and starting a family
b. Cleaning your room
Angie walks into a job interview with a smile. She is giving eye contact and gives the interviewer a handshake. What might the interviewer think about Angie?
a. Angie is confident.
b. Angie is embarrassed.
c. Angie is angry.
a. Angie is confident.
If you stay up late to watch TV every night and only get a few hours of sleep before going to school, what might be a consequence?
a. You may fall asleep in class
b. You feel energized and ready to go
c. Your grades improve
a. You may fall asleep in class
Your friend just had a pet that died. What might they most likely be feeling?
a. Happy
b. Excited
c. Sad
c. Sad
How would a self-determined person get a job?
a. They would let their teacher choose their job for them
b. They would be too scared to apply for a job.
c. They would apply for a job that they are interested in.
c. They would apply for a job that they are interested in.
Which of these is a long-term goal?
a. Make it to class on time
b. Buy a car
c. Visit grandma this weekend
b. Buy a car
A lot of Dan's friends think he is helpful. What is one example of Dan being helpful?
a. Dan trips his classmates in the hall.
b. Dan likes to keep his school work together in his backpack.
c. Dan holds the door for his friends.
c. Dan holds the door for his friends.
If you one day want to live independently (on your own), what is something that would help you reach that goal?
a. Save money
b. Play video games
c. Quit your job
a. Save money
When you call 911, what is something you will need to tell the dispatcher first?
a. What you packed for lunch
b. Your name and address
c. Your plans for the weekend
b. Your name and address
Trey wasn't sure what he was supposed to be doing for his classwork. What is a way that Trey could advocate for himself?
a. Put his head down on the desk and fall asleep.
b. Raise his hand and ask the teacher for help.
c. Spend the afternoon looking at his phone instead of working.
b. Raise his hand and ask the teacher for help.
What is the right way to communicate when you are speaking up for your needs?
a. Give eye contact and tell the person what you need.
b. Scream at the person you are talking to.
c. Keep your eyes down and mumble when you talk.
a. Give eye contact and tell the person what you need.
Self-Determination is all about...
a. Letting others control your life
b. Doing things you don't want to do
c. Controlling your own life
c. Controlling your own life
Your friend just won money in a contest. What might they be feeling?
a. Worried
b. Sad
c. Excited
c. Excited