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The Autistic Burnout Symptom Checklist (ABSC)
This checklist is designed for Autistic adults, this includes adults who have self diagnosed or who strongly suspect they may be Autistic. It is not designed to replace medical advice. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health please seek advice from your healthcare provider.
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G.P. Letter
This letter is provided to help you to communicate with your GP and ask them to check for any other health issues that might co-occur with Autistic Burnout.
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Articles
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Shame and Overcompensation in Autistic Burnout
If you are a late-realised, high-masking Autistic person you have probably struggled with shame at some point in your life. For people in the Autistic
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5 Sensory Regulation Strategies for Autistic Burnout
Research estimates suggest that between 80-90% of autistic people will have differences in their sensory processing that impact on their daily life and can contribute
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Autistic Burnout Recovery: 3 Opportunities
There are three potential exit points in the cycle of Autistic Burnout. In this article I will: Identify each of the three times it is
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The Cycle of Autistic Burnout
In my work with people experiencing Autistic Burnout I’ve noticed a pattern, or, to be more precise a cycle. This cycle includes Autistic Burnout but
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Unmasking in Autistic Burnout
Masking is changing the way we look or behave to fit in. Everyone does it to some extent. But for Autistic people there is more
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Energy Accounting in Autistic Burnout
Energy Accounting, originally developed by Autistic Clinical Psychologist Maja Toudal, is a way of viewing energy as a limited resource you can budget for in