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What is self-advocacy?
d) Telling others what to do
b) Figuring out what you need to be successful
c) Doing your homework by yourself
a) Asking a friend for help
Why is self-advocacy important?
It makes you popular
It helps you get better grades
It makes people do what you want
It helps you learn more and do better
What is the first step of self-advocacy?
Identify and clarify the problem
Speak up
Select who can help
Say thank you
Why is it important to be clear about what you need?
To impress your teachers
To show how smart you are
So you can get exactly what you want
To make it easier for someone to help you
When selecting someone to help you, what should you look for?
Someone who will do the work for you
Someone who is reliable and has the right knowledge
Someone who is popular
Someone who is busy
What does the video say about confidence when asking for help?
You should never ask for help
You should be scared to ask
You should only ask if you're sure you'll get help
You shouldn't hesitate to ask because you're important
What does the video suggest about how to ask for help?
Be specific and polite
Be loud and persistent
Be demanding
Be vague so people offer more help
Why is saying "thank you" important?
It guarantees future help
It's polite and professional
It makes people like you more
It's not important
What is the final step of self-advocacy mentioned in the video?
Asking for more help
Getting good grades
Success and independence
Becoming popular
