Video: Learning To Speak Up
NRC Video: Speak Up: Self-Advocacy Tips For Teens
Featuring LeDerick Horne
It’s during the teen years that young people learn to speak up for their own needs, and to negotiate for themselves. Self-advocacy doesn’t always come natural, especially when coping with ADHD symptoms. Teaching our teens to advocate for themselves helps them start in the right direction in life.
Sometimes speaking up can be a daunting process for teens due to co-occurring anxiety. Speaker and learning disability advocate LeDerick Horne shares his insight and tips to help teens to self-advocate.
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