“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” Christopher Robin
“Think about your hero. Do you think of this person as someone with extraordinary abilities who achieved with little effort? Now go find out the truth. Find out the tremendous effort that went into their accomplishment—and admire them more.” Carol S. Dweck
Module 1: Reflect on the quotes above and consider how they might relate to the concept of self-advocacy: the ability to speak up and ask for what you need. Self-Advocacy is important because it helps you take charge of your life and be more independent. The goal of the activities in this module is to learn more about your strengths, weaknesses, and abilities. When you know yourself well, you can advocate for what you need.
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Self-Advocacy in High School 
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