Open the dialogue early. . When you don’t even think you’ll need it. Set a precedent. Set a standard. Set it up so it’s there when you need it versus struggling, missing things and not having access for the first half and only catching the ending, if at all. For your children, introduce the vocabulary and start the practice so they can feel confident and empowered sooner than later. VD: Michelle hair down, wearing a black tshirt and medical ID bracelet looking exhausted and tired, then talking to camera. Transcript: I recently noticed that when I’m tired, when I really need accommodations in the classroom is when I’m LEAST likely to advocate for myself. It’s so TIRING! Thats why it’s so important to set a good foundation, request things BEFORE hand and start talking about things NOW! #ActNow #MamaHuHears #Advocacy #Fatigue #ListeningFatigue #DHH #PediatricAudiology #Foundation #Advocate #StartThemYoung Would you like more tips on encouraging self-advocacy?