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WorksheetsSelf-Advocacy
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 30mins
Self-advocacy means having the ability _______________.
to ask questions
to ask for help
to speak up for yourself
all of these
Being able to self-advocate is an important _______________.
talent
life and social skill
listening skill
Not being able to ask questions or for help harms your ability___________.
to learn
to be independent
both of these
One of the best ways to learn is by _____________.
being quiet
depending on others
asking questions
People that ask questions and ask for help learn more and are more likely to be ____________________.
successful at work and at school
to be independent
both of these
To be successful and independent, you will need ____________.
to have your parents do more for you
to be a self-advocate
to depend on others
When asking a question or for help, it is important ____________.
to be clear and specific
to be unclear (vague)
not to plan your question
When you ask a question or for help, you should ___________.
be rude
use a low whispering voice
be polite and speak up
Often, people don't self advocate because they are afraid to ask questions.
true
false
To be independent, you need to be able to gather information on your own and ask questions.
true
false
Self-advocating doesn't require any practice.
true
false
Those who don't ask questions, learn more.
true
false
As we become adults, being able to self-advocate becomes even more important.
true
false
Have _______________ and courage.
confidence
speak
thankful
clear
Plan and be ____________ on what you need.
confidence
speak
thankful
clear
Select the proper ______________ to help you.
confidence
speak
person
clear
___________ up.
confidence
speak
person
polite
Be ____________.
confidence
speak
person
polite
One example of self-advocating is...
asking for more time on a test.
getting mad at the teacher.
blaming a bad grade on someone else.
When you're confused by something, it's best to ask for help.
True
False
Self-advocating is something that EVERYONE does in order to be successful.
True
False
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.
Which of the following is an example of self advocacy?
Completing all your work on your own.
Going to class.
Setting an alarm to remind you to go to class.
Reaching out to teachers/school counselor with questions.
