“You never explain things right.” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy
“Can you say the directions again to help me remember?” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
“I don’t understand this part. Can you explain it another way?” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
Student leaves the room without permission. Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy
“I work better with clear steps. Can you tell me what to do first?” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
Student puts head down and refuses to respond. Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy
“I’m not ready to talk right now, but I can try later.” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
“I’m feeling anxious. Can I step outside for a minute?” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
“Whatever. I don’t care.” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy
“I need more time to finish this.” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
“It’s too loud for me to focus. Can I move to a quieter spot?” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
“No.” (with no explanation or request). Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy
“I’m feeling overwhelmed. Can I take a short break?” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
Student walks away without saying anything. Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy
Student throws pencil on the desk. Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy
“I need help starting this activity.” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
"This is stupid.” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy
“I’m not doing this.” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy
“I feel frustrated. Can you help me figure out the next step?” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Yes! It is self-advocacy ✅
“I hate this class.” Self-Advocacy ✅ or Not ❌?
Not ❌ Self-Advocacy