Self-Advocacy
What does Self Advocacy mean?
What is speaking up for yourself.
If I want a cell phone, who could I ask to help me?
What holiday is on Friday, May 5th?
Cinco De Mayo!
What is asking for what I need/want.
What do I need to do to get what I need/want?
What is coming up with a plan.
I need help on a math problem, what should I do?
Raise your hand and ask your teacher for help.
Who has a birthday in May?
Joseph!
TRUE OR FALSE:
I have more confidence when I speak upper myself.
TRUE
Can I get things that I need/want by myself?
Yes
I need help on my homework for science class, how do I self advocate for myself?
I can ask for help from my teacher, parent, or a friend.
When is the last day of school?
June 2nd!
What do we need to know to self-advocate for ourself?
You need to know yourself, what you need, and how to get it.
What should we do after we identify our need/want?
Step 2: Find solutions to get our need/want.
I really want a new video game, how can I get what I want?
I can save up money, ask my parents.
What day do we not have school in May?
May 12th and May 29th!
What might happen if I don't speak up for myself?
I might yell, cry, or say nothing.
If I don't get my need/want, what should I do?
Try again! Go back to step 2.
I need more pencils, what is 1 solution to get what I need?
I could ask the teacher to borrow one, ask a friend, I could buy my own.
What day is Mother's Day?
Sunday, May 14th!