Autistic Burnout & Fatigue

Autistic burnout refers to a state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion experienced by some autistic people. It arises from the continuous efforts required to mask or camouflage their autistic traits to fit into societal norms, cope with sensory sensitivities, and manage social interactions.

Jane Mantzalas, a researcher specialising in Autistic Burnout explains what Autistic Burnout is and the impact experiencing burnout can have.