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Things That Cause Me Stress as an Autistic…
Autism itself isn’t stressful- it’s a neurological condition which impacts sensory perception and brain processing. However, for Autistics conforming to and tolerating “normal” conditions can not only be overwhelming but can cause lasting trauma. We have all heard of, or unfortunately experienced, the highly-stigmatized Autistic meltdowns. We usually hear about them from the perspectives of parents and teachers of Autistic children about just how difficult and disruptive they can be. But what about for Autistics?
5 Phases of Autistic Burnout
Autistic burnout is the loss of self-motivation and control over our lives due to a combination of physical and emotional exhaustion, social pressures, and sensory overload. While anyone can suffer from burnout, neurodivergents are more at risk due to our sensory sensitivities, differing social needs and work preferences. While burnout is experienced differently by each individual autistic, the warning signs can be similar.