Self-advocacy and neurotypical perspectives.

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Self-advocacy is that important ability which is usually taught to people on the Autism spectrum; an ability which usually comes natural to neurotypicals. Another related ability of neurotypicals is to navigate the decision process of deciding whether to hire professional services, or apply that do-it-yourself approach.

Yet, surprisingly, proponents of self-advocacy don't seem to acknowledge the necessity of enlisting professional services.

In short, in an ever-more complex world, even neurotypicals sometimes need to enlist the help of professional services; that is trustworthy services enlisted to act as "third parties" to be present for those "tricky" transactions periodically a part of everyday life e.g., navigating the process/paperwork in the purchase of vehicles/cars, advisors for help in renting apartments, health & medical issues. It's not always possible to enlist the support of trusted family, or friends.

To locate such services proves to be a tiring, elusive process. The terms to describe such services are; fiduciary services, advocacy, Independent Living Supports (ILS), trust management services, and even the term "a wingman."

In short, self-advocacy proponents must also be prepared to navigate clientele to those very professional services necessary during those times when self advocacy is impractical!

Thank-you

What?

I don't understand what this is about.

To clarify. Proponents of self-advocacy must reassess those situations where self-advocating becomes well....too much of a challenge. "What is a "Plan B?" That's it!

* What are typical concerns addressed through self-advocacy?