Why High-Masking Autistics Experience Burnout

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What is autistic burnout, and why does it need to be understood better by everyone? Will all autistics experience it? Today I'm here to tell you more about autistic burnout and its impacts on mental health. I'll also include some ideas to help you before and during burnout to help support your needs based on research and my own experiences. Please remember: Autism looks a bit different for every autistic person since we're all unique, so the experiences and ideas of what works during burnout may vary greatly based on the individual. If you've experienced autistic burnout, what helped you? Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments! ⤵️ If you have an autistic friend, family member, or loved one, are autistic and struggle with how to support your own needs, or are simply interested in learning more, this video has something for you. I'll provide the unique perspective of someone who is an autistic ADHDer and also an educator. We want to help people better understand autism and ADHD and support one another as well with the goal of improving communication and life in general for all of us in a neurodiverse world. ➡️ LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more content, and hit the notification button 🔔 to be the first to know when new content arrives! ✨ Join our email list to get updates delivered straight to your inbox: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/join-us 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:25 What is Autistic Burnout? 2:52 Chronic Exhaustion 4:52 Loss of Skills 7:17 Reduced Tolerance to Stimuli 10:27 5 Specific Dangers of Autistic Burnout 17:07 What to Do Before & During Periods of Autistic Burnout 🎥 WATCH NEXT: 1. 5 Overlooked Signs of Autism: https://youtu.be/E4Rxj0f6jiQ?si=f_v2tjJ8gzH8gnCR 2. 5 Signs You Might Be Autistic: https://youtu.be/t3k1RseSlrI?si=NkiqnAbETxeSckAG 3. 7 Myths about Autism: https://youtu.be/2sLjk4Sk-Nc?si=ToKDttarwlweej8_ 📚 LEARN MORE: 1."Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew": Defining Autistic Burnout (Raymaker et al, 2020) : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32851204/ 2. Autistic Burnout, Explained : https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/autistic-burnout-explained/ 3. Understanding Autistic Burnout : https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autistic-burnout 🚨 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS: ✨ AWESOME STIM ITEMS: https://chrisanddebby.mykajabi.com/pl/2148303953 👇 FAVORITE FIDGET GADGETS (especially for ASD) 1. Nee Doh Nice Cubes: https://amzn.to/3RkRsoA -- "The BEST fidget gadget of all" - Chris 2. Ono Roller: https://onoroller.com?sca_ref=4880234.xpzLrB3REJ (use our coupon code CHRISANDDEBBY for 10% off!) 📚 FAVORITE BOOKS 1. Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy (Steph Jones): https://amzn.to/3v3Axyr -- NOTE: This is about SO much more than therapy!! Highly recommend for anyone who is autistic or wants to learn more about how it feels to be AuDHD 2. Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker): https://amzn.to/46GJOd7 3. Un-Typical (Pete Wharmby): https://amzn.to/40TEfG6 🎧 FAVORITE HEADPHONES 1. Soundcore Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3LMkWIn 2. Bose Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tegj3t 👕 FAVORITE COMFY CLOTHES 1. Kingsted T-Shirts: https://amzn.to/3ZgfkMa 2. Wool Socks: https://amzn.to/3ZfVqAO6 3. Ugg Slippers: https://amzn.to/3sRkQsH 💤 FAVORITE SLEEP ITEMS 1. Manta Sleep Masks: https://bit.ly/4acwSy3 2. Rest Duvet (amazing cooling comforters, sheets, and other bedding - perfect for hot sleepers and autistics who struggle with regulating temperature while sleeping!) : https://bit.ly/chrisanddebbyrestduvet PS: Purchasing through these links may give us an affiliate kickback (at no additional cost to you) and help us continue to make awesome content. Thanks for your support! ⭐️ ABOUT US: I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo. Whether it's better understanding the autistic mind, getting productivity tips for ADHDers, neurodiverse relationship hacks and travel tales, or just a peek into our everyday life, we've got a lot to share. So if you want to join a community that's all about improving lives, you're in the right place. Give a thumbs up if you enjoy the video, drop your thoughts in the comments, and hey, maybe consider subscribing? Cheers to a better life! #autistic #autism #autisticburnout #mentalhealth #autismawareness #ASD #actuallyautistic #autismsupport #adhdandautism #livingwithautism #neurodivergent #AuDHD #autismdiagnosis #audhder #autisticlife #latediagnosedautistic #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthawareness #understandingautism #autismadvocate #autismadvocacy #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #mentalhealthsupport #autisticadult