Understanding AutismAutistic BurnoutCauses, symptoms, recoveryDefining autistic burnout“Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is typically characterised by pervasive, long-term (3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus.”– Raymaker et al, 2020 Common causes of autistic burnout•Continue reading “Autistic Burnout”
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#AccessibleAcademia Raymaker et al Burnout
#AccessibleAcademia Autistic Nottingham Nothing About Us Without Us Who: Raymaker and colleagues Journal: Autism in Adulthood Published: 2020 Title: “Having all of your internal resources exhausted beyond measure and being left with no clean-up crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout. BURNOUT. Causes of burnout: 1) Life stressors: Masking, expectations, disability management, life-changes lead to… 2) Cumulative loadContinue reading “#AccessibleAcademia Raymaker et al Burnout”
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