Passive, Assertive, or Aggressive
Yelling at someone is an example of being?
Aggressive
Is deciding what to eat for breakfast a big decision or small decision?
List two of your strengths
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What is one place you might need to advocate for yourself?
School, home, work, community
You have a test to write tomorrow and you are worried about writing it in the classroom with so many distractions. What could help and what can you say to ask for it?
When you speak up for yourself, which communication style is best?
Assertive
Is deciding to get married a big decision or small decision?
Big decision
What does confidence mean?
Feeling good about ourselves
What is an example of one accommodation (one thing that would help) you at school?
Quiet space, headphones, 1:1 support, etc.
You notice a few people around your age playing a game that you'd like to join. What could you say to them?
Hey, I love that game. Would you mind if I joined?
Not speaking up for yourself because you are afraid of hurting someone's feelings is an example of?
Passive
What is one thing you can do to help you make a decision?
Pros/Cons, Ask someone you trust for help, image each scenario, gather more information
Why is being confident an important part of being a good self-advocate?
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Who in your life can you go to for help or support?
Family, friends, teacher, mentors
Your friend keeps asking you personal questions that you'd rather not answer. What do you say?
I'm actually a bit private about that topic/I'd prefer not to talk about that/Would it be okay if we talk about something else?
This type of communication style values their own opinions as being as important as other people's opinions.
Assertive
True or false: It's best if other people make all of our decisions for us.
False
Give a compliment to someone in this room.
(Point out one of their strengths or say something nice about them).
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If someone is worried about a Roughrider game being too loud for them, and too full of people, what could they do to help them enjoy the game?
Bring headphones, earplugs, go early or late to avoid the groups of people
NATHAN GOT ASSIGNED HOMEWORK FOR SOCIAL STUDIES BUT WOULD RATHER TYPE THAN WRITE. HE FINDS HIS SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER HARD TO TALK TO AND IS NERVOUS TO ASK FOR HELP. WHAT SHOULD HE DO?
Send an email, show teacher his accommodation list and ask for solutions
Blaming others, swearing, and making threats are examples of what type of communication?
Aggressive
Is it better to make a decision quickly without thinking, or to take your time?
Take your time
Name one character or person and describe how their strengths help them.
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Name one character or person and describe how they have overcome a challenge.
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Your teacher says you only have 3 minutes to present your project. You would feel more confident if you had one more minute of time. What can you do?
Ask for more time. Explain why it would help.