Assertive Communication is the ability to express oneself honestly and directly while respecting one's own rights and the rights of others. Assertion involves respect both for your own needs and feelings and for those of the other person. Little or no respect is shown for the needs or feelings of others. Three Barriers to Self Assertiveness 1. Many people do not believe that they have the right to be assertive.
Many people lack the social skills for effective self-expression.
Expand on this by providing examples directly related to the students school, home, and work environment. Again expand by using social situations pertinent to the students life. Go to this site for the Components of Assertive Behavior . Teachers go here for background information on Assertive Communication. Although identifying accommodations a non reader will need in the workplace should be addressed at this point.