Self-Advocacy Skills Check

Which of the following is an example of a self-advocacy skill?

• Avoiding difficult conversations

• Asking for help when needed

• Ignoring feedback

• Not expressing personal needs

Identifying your needs and preferences is important because:

• It allows others to make all decisions for you

• It helps you understand what you do not like only

• It enables you to communicate what you need and prefer in various situations

• It is only useful in personal relationships

Setting SMART goals is important in self-advocacy. What does the "M" in SMART goals stand for?

• Measurable

• Mandatory

• Multiple

• Minimal

Why is self-reflection important in self-advocacy?

• It helps you blame others for your mistakes

• It allows you to recognize your strengths and areas for improvement

• It is only necessary when things go wrong

• It prevents you from making any decisions

Which of the following is NOT a goal-setting strategy?

• Writing down your goals

• Keeping your goals a secret

• Setting deadlines for your goals

• Breaking down your goals into smaller steps

How can self-advocacy skills benefit you in school?

• By ensuring you never have to do group work

• By allowing you to express your learning needs to teachers

• By making sure you never face challenges

• By giving you a reason to avoid homework

What is the first step in identifying your needs and preferences?

• Asking others what they think your needs are

• Guessing what you might need

• Reflecting on past experiences and how you felt about them

• Ignoring your needs

Which of the following is a benefit of setting goals?

• It decreases motivation

• It provides a clear direction

• It makes it harder to make decisions

• It is only useful for academic purposes

Self-reflection can help you in self-advocacy by:

• Only focusing on negative outcomes

• Helping you understand your own learning style

• Preventing you from taking any action

• Making you dependent on others for feedback

Which of the following is NOT a component of effective self-advocacy?

• Knowing your rights

• Being passive in conversations about your needs

• Communicating effectively

• Understanding your strengths and weaknesses