Autistic Burnout resources for young people, families & educational settings to help develop understanding and support recovery

Collated by Helen Edgar (updated Dec 2023)

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(All links are hyper-links to take you directly to website)

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FREE AUTISTIC BURNOUT

SIGNPOSTING PDF DOWNLOAD 

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Research related to Autistic Burnout


 

Signposting & Ideas

1. Adopt a low demand approach as whole family 💗

2. Encourage children to rest & re-energise in ways that work for them 💗

3. Increase time meeting sensory needs 💗

4. Lots of time and compassion 💗
 

Here are some of relevant resources from my Autistic Realms website:

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Other articles and relevant resources about Autistic Burnout

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism Autistic Burnout Article

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This website by Spectrum Gaming has been written by and for young autistic people & is amazing!

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Autistic Girls Network 

https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/meltdowns-shutdowns-and-burnout/

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Emergent Divergence  

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/08/03/alexithymia-and-autistic-burnout-too-tired-to-feel-it/

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The Autistic Advocate (Kieran Rose)  

https://theautisticadvocate.com/an-autistic-burnout/

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Literally Ausome  

https://literallyausome.com.au/autism/autistic-burnout/

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National Autistic Society

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autistic-burnout

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Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate has regular family workshops to support parent/carers specifically experiencing burnout

https://www.autisticadvocate.co.uk

Book: Supporting Children and Young People Through Autistic Burnout (A Workbook For Parents Of Autistic Children) https://amzn.eu/d/ioxeQgV

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PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide have published a really valuable Autistic Burnout resource:

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/understanding-autistic-burnout/

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Reframing Autism - Autistic Burnout Self-Care Strategies

https://reframingautism.org.au/navigating-autistic-burnout-self-care-strategies-to-recover-and-recalibrate/

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Embrace Autism  - Autistic Burnout Info

https://embrace-autism.com/autistic-burnout/

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Dr Naomi Fisher has great webinars and info about low demand approach & information about supporting children through autistic burnout:

https://naomi-fisher.mykajabi.com

Aucademy - Jodie Smitten and Chloe Farahar - Autistic Burnout https://www.youtube.com/live/ZjaeP-Gf9uk?si=wQEwNIR23BNPwbDO

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Neurodivergent Insights - Autistic Burnout vs Depression

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/misdiagnosis-monday/autistic-burnout-vs-depression?format=amp
 

Bridging the NeuroDivide  - Tigger Pritchard 
Bridging Neurodivide (bridgingtheneurodivide.com)
 

Autistic Parents UK have webinars/ books and parent/carer support :

https://www.autisticparentsuk.org/resources-for-parents

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The Autistic Advocate (Kieran Rose) SENtalk

https://www.youtube.com/live/oCFExP0AYHw?si=UCCWAEMI4RlVySiD

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Kristy Forbes - Autism & ND Support (Autistic Burnout Podcast)

https://tiltparenting.com/2023/02/07/autistic-burnout/

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Purple Ella (Autistic Burnout YouTube)

https://youtu.be/fUSUGHWcKt4?si=LXK2sQw1nvNrAih7

A great project by Dulwhich Centre 

A great resource from Leicestershire NHS - Understanding the reasons why a child may not want to attend school

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If you know of further signposting for children and young people / families / education please let me know & I will keep adding to this free community resource.

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If you or your young person needs support or is in crisis please seek professional support.

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💗 Remember to look after your own mental health too 💗

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Crisis support
 

Papyrus - prevention of young suicide

https://www.papyrus-uk.org

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Supporting Autistic Adult’s Mental Health:

https://amase.org.uk/resources/mhguide/

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