Shutdowns, Meltdowns, and Burnout: How They Interconnect

For autistic adults, energy and sensory balance are fragile resources. When those resources run out, the result may be a shutdown, a meltdown, or—in the longer term—burnout. These experiences are often misunderstood, mislabeled, or treated as behavioral issues. In reality, they are neurological responses to overwhelming demands. In Embracing Self-Care for Autistic Burnout: Your comprehensive […]