Being able to effectively self-advocate requires the development of particular skills. In this section, we will teach you about various types of self-advocacy skills and how to use them.
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Decision-making
To develop your decision-making skills, you need to know what your strengths and weaknesses are, and what support you need to make decisions.
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Assertive
You can be assertive to help you to stand up for yourself and communicate your needs. Improving your self-confidence and communication skills can help you to be assertive.
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Negotiation
Negotiation skills are important because you can’t always get what you want, especially at work. But, you can usually find solutions that everyone agrees with.
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Conflict resolution
You can use communication, listening, understanding and problem-solving skills to resolve disputes in a healthy way.
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Keeping a record
Record keeping is an important tool in creating evidence to support your claim of something you have witnessed, received or experienced.