This presentation breaks boundaries into clear stages: defining them, establishing them, reinforcing them, and preserving them over time. We cover a core principle: you have both a right and a responsibility to disengage from bad behavior—ignoring, mistreating, or violating boundaries is bad behavior (including when we do it to ourselves).
We talk about acknowledging hurt as important data (emotional harm matters as much as physical harm) and how ignoring hurt can be the same as ignoring a boundary. We also address common traps like “turning the other cheek” (firm boundaries against violence aren’t the same as accepting repeated violations) and consent as the standard for unwanted harm (“no means no”).
The session closes with the “airplane rule”: the best version of yourself is the one best able to help yourself first, then help others when able—so boundaries and self-prioritization are essential.
- What boundaries are (and aren’t)
- Defining your boundary and communicating it clearly
- Reinforcing boundaries with consistent follow-through
- Disengaging from bad behavior as a right/responsibility
- Consent as the standard (“no means no”)
- Emotional harm counts (listening to hurt as data)
- “Airplane rule” (help yourself first to help others)
- Practical scripts/examples
- Adults navigating anxiety, burnout, or major life transitions
- Neurodivergent individuals and communities
- Leadership groups and peer spaces
- Wellness, reflection, and personal growth settings
- People practicing self-advocacy and consent
- Anyone rebuilding safety and self-trust
- Format: Training / Workshop
- Length: 35-45 minutes
- Delivery: Virtual or in-person (as available)
- Community groups
- peer spaces
- leadership groups
- wellness sessions
All AOG presentations are offered free of charge. Organizations that can afford it are encouraged to make a donation to support our community-led work. To schedule, contact: info@autismonthego.org
