Self-Advocacy
What is Self-Advocacy?
Speaking up for yourself and your needs.
Why is Self-Advocacy important?
To help you to get what you need in life.
List someone in your circle of support at home
Mom, Dad, Grandparent(s), other family members
The teacher says it's time to stop working on the quiz but you're not done.
What is the problem? What can you do?
The problem is that you are not done with your work yet.
You can tell the teacher you are not done and ask if you can have extra time or finish later.
Whose nose grew longer every time he lied?
Pinocchio
When is it a good time to be a self-advocate?
A) Always B) Never
C) Only if I have a D) Only if I have an illness
Disability
Always!
What are some things to know before you start trying to advocate for yourself?
Know your rights and have respect for others and yourself
How can you advocate for someone else?
Tell the other person to stop
Get help from a trusted adult for the other person
Help the person leave the situation (leave with them)
Stand with the other person
Your teacher gives you extra work because she thought you were talking during the lesson but it was another kid near you that was talking.
What is the problem?
What can you do?
The problem is that you should not be punished for something you didn't do.
You can calmly let the teacher know that you were not talking and that it was someone nearby you. You can tell the teacher you were paying attention by letting her know what you learned.
What is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl?
Hedwig.
Is it important to ask questions when learning about self advocacy?
Always!!
What is a goal?
Something you want to work towards.
Is choosing something to eat an act of self-advocacy?
Yes!
You have a test/quiz but you get specific accommodations to help with your success. Your teacher does not honor your accommodation.
What is the problem?
What can you do?
The problem is that you have the right to accommodations and are not getting what you need.
You can write an email to your teacher or go up to them separately to inform them of your accommodations.
What do the panda’s eat?
Bamboo.
What is a circle of support?
The people around me who I can ask for help for my needs.
What is self-advocacy?
A) The process of yelling at people that are not helping you
B) The process of speaking up for oneself to address needs in a situation
C) The process of walking away from people that won't help
D) The process of getting angry because you are not being helped
B) The process of speaking up for oneself to address needs in a situation
True or False?
I should yell and scream until someone helps me with what I need?
False.
You are in school and someone comes up to you to ask you a question. You don't feel like talking. What do you do?
You can advocate for yourself by telling them you don't feel like talking right now. Also answering with a reason why rather than one word answers make the other person feel heard.
Name the smallest breed of the dog.
Chihuahua
True or False?
I should treat others with respect when self-advocating?
True.
When is a time that you would need to advocate for yourself?
when someone is being mean, when your needs are not being met, when you are in an uncomfortable situation
What is something you can say to ask for help from someone in your circle of support?
I felt disrespected when that kid said I was stupid. Can you help me tell him to stop?
You are at work and your boss says that you need to help a customer but you are on your break. What do you do?
You can respectfully remind them that it is your break and that you will get to it when you are finished. Being mindful of body language and tone of voice are important.
Name the coldest place in the world.
Antarctica