Date: 17/02/2023
There is increasing recognition of autistic burnout, caused by a number of factors including persistent dysregulation and anxiety, masking, frequent sensory overload and constant social demands.
Daily expectations and pressures placed on autistic people cause fatigue and long-term stress. It is important for non-autistic people to think about how they can modify environments, adjust their communication styles and reduce demands to prevent burnout in autistic friends and family. This resource from the National Autistic Society explains autistic fatigue and burnout, and some strategies which can help.
Click here to access the resource
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