Self-Advocacy

How do you feel about Self-Advocacy?

• I'm confident in this topic.

• This topic is new to me.

• I love this topic!

• I'm not sure I know much about this topic.

Why is self advocacy important

• It is important because it empowers you to speak up for yourself and make decisions about your life.

• Self advocacy isn't important

• Self advocacy is important because you can stand up for other people when they are being mistreated.

Self-advocacy is learning how to...

• speak up for yourself.

• make your own decisions.

• get information and support.

• All of the above.

(a)   ​ ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• rights and responsibilities
• solutions
• when you need help.

Answer explanation

Self-advocacy is knowing...

It is necessary for everyone to self-advocate.

• True

• False

Three elements of self-advocacy are...

• Understanding. Knowing. Communicating.

• Learning. Talking. Listening.

• Practicing. Helping. Hoping.

• Fighting. Playing. Laughing.

Self-advocacy is understanding...

• your interests and needs.

• your problems.

• who will support you.

• all of the above.

What people are important to you in self-advocacy?

• Police Officers.

• Friends and family.

• Lawyers.

• The government.

Scenario: Cary has been very anxious the last few days about an upcoming Science Test and hasn't been able to talk with anyone about it. Cary's teacher comes over to him and asks how he is. How can Cary respond and Advocate for Himself?

• "I'm feeling awesome about the Science Test"

• "I'm feeling very nervous about this test and need help reviewing the material"

• "I feel okay about the test and have been studying a lot"

Will you advocate for yourself?

• Yes!

• I'm not sure.

• With my friends.

• At school.