THE CONSENT INTERRUPTION DECISION TREE™
What to do when a system asks for consent and something feels wrong
Most consent failures don’t happen because people agree.
They happen because:
the room moves too fast
authority sounds confident
your body freezes
and silence gets recorded as yes
The Consent Interruption Decision Tree exists to stop that moment before consent collapses into compliance.
What This Is
The Consent Interruption Decision Tree is a step-by-step decision-support system designed to help you:
slow rushed decisions
interrupt coerced consent
identify when to pause, refuse, or request writing
choose your next move without escalating conflict
This tool does not tell you what to decide.
It helps you decide whether a decision should be happening at all.
Who This Is For
Neurodivergent adults navigating systems
Parents and ND mothers advocating for their children
Families overwhelmed in meetings or appointments
Advocates, EF coaches, and consultants
Anyone who freezes, fawns, or complies under pressure
If you’ve ever thought:
“I don’t know what to do next but I know this isn’t right,”
this tool is for you.
How It Works
The Decision Tree walks you through:
Body Check
Identifies when nervous system overwhelm means consent is not possible.System Slow-Down
Gives you immediate language to pause decisions.Clarity Check
Determines whether you actually understand what’s being asked.System Identification
Routes you to the correct pathway:Schools / IEPs
Clinics
ABA / Therapy
Hospitals / Psychiatric care
Medicaid / Disability services
Conditional Yes vs No Decision Points
Helps you determine when a pause, refusal, or conditional yes is appropriate.Documentation Prompt
Ensures the moment is captured in writing.Aftercare Check
Identifies when nervous system repair is needed after the interaction.
How This Is Different
Most decision tools assume:
you are calm
you have time
you can think linearly
This tool assumes:
power is uneven
time is being used as pressure
your body may already be protecting you
It is designed for real-world use under stress.
Format
Digital PDF (printable)
Clear flowchart structure
Plain-language decision prompts
Designed for real-time use in meetings
