Crisis Services
ASERT does not offer crisis services through our Resource Center. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
ASERT does not offer crisis services through our Resource Center. If you or someone you love is experiencing mental health distress or thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for support.
This resource discusses the importance of setting personal boundaries in seven different aspects of life.
Setting and maintaining good personal boundaries involves deciding how to interact with others and sharing your preferences with them. This involves making rules about how you want to be treated physically and mentally. Personal boundaries are a very important set of skills.
It is important to keep in mind that you are in charge of your own body. People should always ask before touching and you have the right to say if you want to be touched as well. If you don’t feel comfortable, excuse yourself from the setting as soon as possible. Always have a plan for when you want to leave an event or outing. Keep in mind that you do not need to talk to another person nor even like everyone that you come in contact with. You can change your personal boundaries at any time.
This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.