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You feel overwhelmed by the noise. What is an expected self-advocacy strategy?
Say, “I need a quick break”
You don’t understand a joke. What’s a helpful strategy?
Say, “Can you explain what that means?”
You want a turn to speak at the table. What should you do?
Wait for a pause and say, “Can I add something?”
Someone gives you feedback on your tone. Best self-advocacy response?
“Thanks, I’ll try again”
The room is loud and you feel overwhelmed. What do you say?
“I need a 2-minute break.”
You don’t want gravy on your turkey.
“Can I have mine without gravy, please?”
Your heart is racing and you need to calm down.
“I’m feeling overwhelmed. I need a break.”
A cousin thinks you said something rude but you didn’t.
“I think there was a misunderstanding. What I meant was…”
You can’t open the cranberry sauce jar.
“Can you help me open this?”
Someone teases you about eating slowly.
“I don’t like that joke. Please stop.”
You don’t know when dinner starts.
“What time are we eating?”
Someone is talking a lot and you can’t concentrate.
“I’m having trouble focusing. Can we take a quick pause?”
You’re stuck between two loud relatives.
“Is it okay if I switch seats? It’s a little loud for me here.”
A family member gives you directions you don’t understand.
“Can you repeat that slowly?”
Someone cuts in front of you in the food line.
“Excuse me, I was next. Could I grab my plate first?”
A cousin keeps hugging you and you’re uncomfortable.
“I’d like some space, please.”
