622- A Self-Advocacy Guide for Students with ADHD: Training for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches
Summary
ADHD coach Brooke Schnitman explains why telling students to "just speak up" fails and offers a structured approach to teaching self-advocacy. She introduces the "What Funnel" to identify specific barriers and a one-page advocacy letter that helps students clearly communicate their needs to teachers. The session covers translating formal accommodations into actionable requests, practicing scripts to reduce anxiety, and strategies for adults to respond supportively. Schnitman emphasizes that self-advocacy is a learnable skill requiring explicit instruction, co-regulation, and repeated practi…
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