Recognising that everyone has a natural way of thinking and contributing.
Exploring how knowing your strengths supports self-advocacy.
Considering that asking for support is a form of self-awareness, not a weakness.
Thinking about what it means to find your own way of doing things.
The animation introduces the idea that everyone has something they are naturally good at. It explores how people often focus more on what they find hard than what comes naturally to them. It suggests finding a way of living and learning that works for you, rather than following someone else's approach. It ends with the idea that asking for help in areas outside your strengths is a confident, self-aware thing to do.
• Is there something you do that feels easy or energising?
• Is there a way of learning that works best for you?
• What could you say to help someone understand how you work best?
• Is there something you could ask for that would help you use your strengths more?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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