PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — April marks World Autism Month, and a local author is offering some advice for people with autism to manage a common issue. The Autistic Burnout Workbook, written by Dr. Megan ...

As a therapist specializing in the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health, I have met several autistics sharing, at points, a kind of lifelessness. During this experience, speech is slow, ...

Neurodivergent burnout may cause symptoms such as chronic exhaustion, increased sensory sensitivity, and loss of skills. Taking time off and lowering self-expectations may help with recovery. Burnout ...

On a random Friday in October of last year, I got fired from my first corporate job. When I hopped into the virtual meeting, I knew it was all over and I was angry at myself for ever believing ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

Autistic burnout is primarily characterized by chronic and persistent exhaustion, a loss of capacity or skills, and reduced tolerance to stimuli. 3 Although autistic burnout can vary vastly from ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Think about a trip to ...

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Samuel Arnold previously received funding from the Autism CRC. Julianne Maree Higgins previously received funding from the Autism CRC. Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while ...