Tip of the Week: Helping Teens Learn Self-Advocacy

Teens need to practice asking for help!

Ask Yourself: What are some times when my teen should have asked for help but didn’t? Do there seem to be certain times or situations that make it more difficult for my teen to ask for help? Consider some common phrases and questions that can be practiced and used regularly. Some good starting ones might be “I need help with this”, or “Can you explain that again?”.

Try This This Week: Ask your teen about times when it has been difficult to ask for help from someone. Role-play one situation where your teen asks for help.