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It is hard to know whether to exercise, how much to exercise and what kind of exercise might be helpful when you are recovering from Autistic Burnout.   There is no research on this particular subject and after years of working with people in Autistic Burnout I have met many people for whom it helps […]

 This question comes up frequently in my work with people who are recovering from Autistic Burnout.   I’ve worked with hundreds of people in Autistic Burnout and honestly there is no clear consensus on whether exercise helps or hinders recovery. Some people find gentle exercise such as yoga or walking in nature helpful, others find

As a Clinical Psychologist specialising in Autistic Burnout I’m always writing about things that help people in Autistic Burnout,  I base this on the limited research evidence,  the experiences of my previous and current clients, myself and things that we know from the research evidence might help Autistic people more generally.   I thought it

When you are in Autistic Burnout you will likely know,  or be told that that what you really need is rest.   But what exactly does that mean? For many Autistic people, rest is far from straightforward. Not only can it be difficult to access rest practically (due to life circumstances, responsibilities, or lack of

Autistic burnout is a state of complete depletion of energy, function and resilience.  It is often invisible to others until it’s overwhelming. Friends, families and partners are often worried and want to help, but can struggle to know how they can do so without making things worse. I have previously written an article on how

In Autistic Burnout people are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of jobs on their to-do list each day.    I work with people in various stages of recovery from Autistic Burnout via online courses and communities.  A concept that a continues to be helpful in my communities (and indeed my own life) is that

If you have school aged children and you are in Autistic Burnout just the idea of the school holidays may be sparking all kinds of thoughts and feelings.   You might be eagerly anticipating  losing the demands of the school run and having the opportunity to slow down the pace of life.  You might be

Transitions can be difficult for everyone, even when they feel well, however for Autistic people they can cause significant stress and this is amplified in Autistic Burnout.   In this article I will cover: What transitions are Why Autistic people find transitions particularly stressful Why transitions are harder in Autistic Burnout How to manage transitions

During my years of working with hundreds of late-realised, high-masking Autistic Adults in Autistic Burnout I’ve noticed shame as a common theme in the factors contributing to, and maintaining their Autistic Burnout.  In this article I will outline: What shame is Sources of shame for Autistic people How shame can contribute to the causes of

Autistic Burnout is a clear sign that something needs to change in your life.   Often lots of things.   But where do you start? The answer depends very much on where in the Cycle of Autistic Burnout you are right now.   In this article I will outline each stage of Autistic Burnout and