•Talking about his or her interests, strengths, and desires for the future

Self-advocacy has three key elements:

Understanding your needs
Knowing what kind of support might help
Communicating these needs to others

Practice speaking up for your needs. You know your needs and situation best. Be persistent and do not give up

In being your own self-advocate, you will be an individual who realizes that you know yourself best, believe in your own self-worth and value, and take charge of managing and sharing about your own needs. No one will understand or know how to assist you unless you inform them.