Youth Engagement - Strategies for Teams/Professionals by Michael Stoehr https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc en-us 2022-02-09 00:22:55 UTC 2026-03-13 07:32:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Designate Time in the Meeting Specifically for Youth https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2036876813 portions of the meeting/project devoted to the youth]]> 2022-02-09 01:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2036876813 No one should be negatively or differently https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2044759636
"Autism is not a disability it's a different ability."

Quote by:
-Dhar Mann 


This goes for everyone all types of disabilities. Disabled or not. We all need to help eachother. Love and support eachother. It's the best way to grow and change.




]]> 2022-02-13 17:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2044759636 Make an effort to learn the language youth are using https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049842958 You need to understand that even you are experienced, if you are wrong in using terminology or assuming things based on your experience- you must know to be accountable]]> 2022-02-16 01:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049842958 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049845339 Have a goal in mind, think about the resources you can offer to support youth, but let them plan out how your initial goal is met. 

]]> 2022-02-16 01:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049845339 More than lip service mstoehr4 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049846196 Be open to the youth's ideas, opinions, comments and actively listen to what they are saying  - be aware of your own biases ]]> 2022-02-16 01:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049846196 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049847112 View youth as experts on being a youth. They know themselves best. ]]> 2022-02-16 01:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049847112 https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049848389 Take time to teach youth the "system", spend time passing along your knowledge. MENTOR!]]> 2022-02-16 01:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049848389 Youth are the Experts on their own experiences https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049850744 While you as a professional have expertise, it is essential to always check your bias and remember that youth/young adults are the experts of their own experience]]> 2022-02-16 01:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049850744 All About Identity - Identity First and Person First Language https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049853561 Check in with folks about how they prefer to identify - meaning do they prefer to use person first or identity first. If you fail to ask how folks identify, be sure to listen to how folks refer to themselves]]> 2022-02-16 01:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049853561 Make sure to listen to accommodations needs as a must, not a suggestion. https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049855358 If youth are feeling like they need a certain accommodation- please take it seriously and don't assume whether they need it or not. This will prevent them and you from further getting them the support they need 100% with no shame.]]> 2022-02-16 01:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049855358 Create Space for Change https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049857910 In addition to teaching young folks the systems, leave room for reconstructing the systems or programs in ways that make sense for the young folks. ]]> 2022-02-16 01:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049857910 Patience https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049861464 While it should go without saying remember that this is a new experience for many young folks and they may need additional time in addition to the extra time needed specific to disability accommodations]]> 2022-02-16 01:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049861464 Provide Lists of Typical Acronyms and Lingo https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049863553 Prior to bringing youth into a meeting with additional larger groups of professionals - Mentoring the young person is key. spend time with the young person to prep and help get the young person up to speed.]]> 2022-02-16 01:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049863553 Avoid Jargon https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049867077 Use plain language and make sure that when someone uses an acronym in a meeting that folks take the time to stop and explain what it means and its relevance in the conversation]]> 2022-02-16 01:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049867077 Soliciting Young Folks' Passions https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049875147 Take the time to learn about what the Young Folks who are being invited into teams/spaces with adults are passionate about]]> 2022-02-16 01:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049875147 Boundaries https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049876660 Respect boundaries set by young folks. Take a young person at their word. ]]> 2022-02-16 01:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mstoehr4/k3hujwk97a3bsuzc/wish/2049876660