Self-Advocacy Flashcard

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What does self-advocacy mean?

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Speaking up for yourself

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You don’t understand the homework. What should you do?

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Ask the teacher for help

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True or False: Advocating for yourself means you are being rude.

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False

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You can’t see the board in class. What’s the BEST example of self-advocacy?

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Ask to move closer

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Which of these is NOT self-advocacy?
Asking for more directions, Staying calm while explaining, Saying, “This isn’t fair!” and yelling, Asking questions

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Saying, “This isn’t fair!” and yelling

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Why is self-advocacy important?

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It helps you get what you need to be successful

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Fill in the blank: Self-advocacy means _______.

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Speaking up politely for your needs

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You’re confused during a test. What’s the best choice?

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Ask the teacher to explain the directions again

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True or False: Using kind words and calm tone is part of self-advocacy.

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True

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Which sentence shows self-advocacy? Options: “I don’t get it, can you explain again?”, “This is too hard, I quit.”, “Why do we have to do this?”, Staying silent

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“I don’t get it, can you explain again?”