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University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism

University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism. Integrated Self-Advocacy Curriculum. For more information contact Valerie Paradiz at val@autismselfadvocacy.com. Integrated Self-Advocacy Curriculum. Pro-active rather than Re-active Teaches Autonomy rather than Dependence

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University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism

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  1. University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism

  2. Integrated Self-Advocacy Curriculum For more information contact Valerie Paradiz at val@autismselfadvocacy.com

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

  5. Three steps to Self Advocacy • Scan for possible challenges in his/her social and sensory environments • Develop a plan to explain accommodations or needs to resolve the challenge • Implement individualized self-advocacy plan (Paradiz, 2009)

  6. Additional Competencies • Entitlements and Civil Rights • Understanding of IEP • Self-disclosure • Partial • Full • Self awareness of strengths • Self awareness of discomforts and tendencies

  7. Self-Advocacy Portfolio Individualized tools and strategies for becoming more independent and effective in day-to-day interactions with environments and people • 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

  8. Contact Information: University of Toledo Center for Excellence in Autism 3000 Arlington Ave. MS 1161 Toledo, OH 43614 419.383.3030 autisminfo@utoledo.edu

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