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 Pro-active rather than Re-active  Teaches Autonomy rather than Dependence  Implemented in a group and/or one-to- one  Meaningful and Relevant interventions  Person Centered  Evidence-based

4 Accurate assessment of the circumstances Functional Self-Regulation/ Monitoring Skills += The ability to select and implement a reasonable solution that will meet our needs and allow us to successfully Self-Advocate

1. Scan for possible challenges in his/her social and sensory environments 2. Develop a plan to explain accommodations or needs to resolve the challenge 3. Implement individualized self-advocacy plan (Paradiz, 2009)

› Entitlements and Civil Rights › Understanding of IEP › Self-disclosure  Partial  Full › Self awareness of strengths › Self awareness of discomforts and tendencies

› My Advocacy Scripts › My Advocacy Action Plans › My Individualized Education Program (IEP) › Notes for My Transition Plan or My Individual Service Plan (ISP) › My Favorite Advocacy Resources, Support People, and Mentors › My Articles, Commentaries, and Reflections on Topics in Self- Advocacy Individualized tools and strategies for becoming more independent and effective in day-to-day interactions with environments and people

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