Self Adovcacy

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Self Advocacy

As an adult,
your advocate
for your
As a student, children.
you must
advocate for
yourself
As a child,
your parents
advocated for
you.
Definition
Involves self-awareness
Knowing your responsibilities
Understanding your
strengths/weaknesses
Speaking up for yourself
Making your own decisions about life
Finding your sources of support
Problem solving
Asking for help Practice!
When Advocating...

Sit/stand up straight
Have a pleasant tone of voice

Activate your thinking


Relax
Engage in eye communication
Speaking to
Teachers
Frame questions in a non-accusatory
tone
They are not mind readers
Dont confront a teacher about
something in front of other students
Say thank you!!!!
Ways for students
to ask for help
from teachers
Repeat it back
Specific Clarification
Request Resources
Study Skills help
Self-Advocacy
Activity

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