Difficulty with activities of daily living like cooking, cleaning, dressing, or self-care.
Problems with executive function and struggling to get started on tasks and make decisions.
Here are some common areas of struggle, and signs that you or a loved one may be experiencing autistic burnout: 1, 2, 3 Burnout can happen at any point throughout the lifespan, and is sometimes referred to as “regression,” particularly in children, when loss of a skill may be observed. Restricting the flapping hands may lead to autistic burnout over time.” Signs & Symptoms of Autistic Burnoutĭuring an episode of autistic burnout, it may feel difficult or even impossible to keep up with ordinary daily tasks. For instance, an autistic person may need to flap their hands to stay calm in a busy environment but may be told or trained with behavioral interventions to not use this strategy to not look different. Laura Mraz, OTD, OTR/L, “Autistic burnout usually occurs when the person lacks proper modifications and support within their environment, and they become burnt out attempting to conform to an environment designed for neurotypicals. The exhaustion of autistic burnout is often a result of trying to do too much for too long.Īccording to Dr. During burnout, mental, emotional, and even physical resources have become depleted, and there is an imperative need for rest. It can interfere in a person’s ability to manage in their everyday life. Autistic burnout is a state of physical and mental exhaustion in an autistic individual.
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