
Self-advocacy is more than speaking up for yourself—it’s about self-awareness, understanding our needs and clear communication. It’s about asking for what we want and need, but not demanding it. In today’s podcast episode, CHC’s Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical Services experts Joan Baran, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and Meghan Collins, MS, MPhil, doctoral psychology intern share strategies for parents and caregivers to model and build self-advocacy skills, independence and confidence in our kids.
Resources
Related Podcast Episodes:
Praise the Journey, Not the Destination
Articles:
Self-Advocacy & Learning Disabilities
8 Disability Podcasts That Are Well Worth A Listen
Resources for Transition Age Youth with Disabilities
Self-Advocacy: Representing Yourself and Your Interests
Community Education:
Building Self-Advocacy Skills in Students
Contains Handout:


