Self-Advocacy

This is the latest buzz word for training autistic children to be more assertive and confident, and to stand up for themselves.

Let me duplicate the use of this word for self-advocacy is really what self-realization amounts to as a lifestyle and career choice for ordinary people developing into become the extraordinary people that we knew they could morph into being.

It is great to be assertive, confident and to know your rights and fight for them, It is also imperative that we practice good manners, courteous treatment of others and ourselves, and be thoughtful. We should also shoulder our responsibilities and exercise our talents. These are all manifestations of our self-advocacy in action.