Self-Advocacy Skills Quiz

A person’s self-advocacy abilities will influence

• their independence.

• their relationships.

• their success in school and the workplace.

• All of the above.

Each self-advocacy act, no matter how small, will

• make people like you.

• give you more control over your life.

• be dangerous.

• All of the above.

The self-advocacy skill of asking questions is important for

• learning.

• clarifying information.

• gaining an understanding.

• All of the above.

Learning what is needed in school as well as at work, is highly reliant upon

• on your classmates.

• asking questions.

• the principal.

• All of the above.

To succeed in school or in the workplace, you must be able to ask for any necessary

• accommodations.

• assistance.

• guidance.

• All of the above.

Self-advocacy is a skill, which means that

• it can’t be learned.

• only adults can learn this skill.

• it can be learned and strengthened.

• an expert must teach it to students.

It is easier for the person helping you to solve your problem or assist you when you

• are dressed up.

• are very clear and specific on what you need.

• stare at them.

• All of the above.

When selecting the right person to help you

• it can be anyone.

• it should only be a teacher.

• it is often a person you trust and often someone close by like a classmate or co-worker.

• None of the above.

After a person has assisted you, you should

• demand more from them.

• thank them.

• say nothing and walk away.

• None of the above.

Another word for being independent is __________.

• self-determination

• relationships

• autonomy

• social skill

• questions