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

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

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

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

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

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