Self Advocacy 1
When should you start practicing self-advocacy?
Any age, but now is important too :)
Your bus is late, and you get to class late. What do you do?
Let the teacher know your bus was late and asked what you missed.
If upset ask for a break.
You are not feeling well and it is hard to pay attention. What can you do?
Let the teach know. Ask for a break.
Ask to see the nurse.
True or False: If someone is in your bubble/personal space you can tell them no or ask them to leave you alone. (Even family)
True! Your personal invisible bubble belongs to you and only you. People should ask before entering it, even family.
What is something you are thankful for?
Answers vary
Why is it important to speak up for yourself in school?
To get the help you need/your needs met.
What can you do if you're having trouble reading an assignment?
Ask for read aloud or audio book/link
You feel upset about something that happened at home or on the bus. What can you do about it?
Ask to talk to a trusted staff member.
You feel annoyed that a peer is making noise. What can you do about it?
Ask them to stop or ask for a break.
What is the most popular main course for Thanksgiving?
Turkey
What is self advocacy?
Speaking up for yourself to get your needs met.
Your teacher gives instructions, but you did not hear the teacher. Why is this a problem? What can you do?
Raise your hand and let them know that you did not hear the instructions. Ask the politely to repeat the instructions.
You are feeling very overwhelmed or overstimulated in the classroom. What could you ask for to help you reduce your anxiety or overstimulation?
Ask to go for a walk, take a break, use a fidget, read
You see someone bullying a peer. What do you do?
Tell them to stop, if they continue tell a staff member. (words only)
What is the most common Thanksgiving side dish?
Mashed Potatoes and Stuffing (it's a tie)
You gave an answer in class and the teacher said that it was wrong, but you feel that you are right. What can you do about it?
Politely talk to the teacher after class.
Raise your hand and politely make a case for why you think you are right.
You have a question and you raise your hand, and the teacher does not see you. What can you do?
Raise your hand again or go to the teacher when it’s down time and ask. (Could write it down so you don’t forget)
It is loud in the classroom while you are taking a test and you cannot concentrate. How could you advocate for your needs?
Ask to go to a separate environment/setting.
You are working on a group poster, and one partner is doing all the drawing while ignoring your ideas. What can you say to them to get a turn?
Say that you'd like to draw too, ask to split a section or something similar
What NFL team has the most games played on Thanksgiving every year?
Detroit Lions
Why should you understand your own learning style when advocating for accommodations?
Because everyone learns differently and has different strengths and weaknesses.
What are other situations outside of school/academics that you could advocate for yourself?
Sports, with family or friends
The teacher is talking too quickly and you cannot keep up with taking notes. What accommodation or support could you ask for?
Copy of the notes or information being discussed
During indoor recess, your friends are playing a board game with rules you don't understand, and you feel left out. What can you do/say?
Ask them to explain the rules, watch for a bit to try to understand, ask an adult, or join a different group
What city hosts the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade every year?
New York City