Pacing for Autistic Adults: How to Avoid the Boom-and-Bust Cycle

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If you’ve ever had a burst of energy, done “all the things,” and then crashed for days or weeks, you’re not alone. Many autistic adults know this as the boom-and-bust cycle. It feels good in the moment to get everything done, but the cost is often autistic burnout. Pacing is the antidote. It’s the practice […]