Managing Autistic Burnout Resource

There is no 'easy fix' for autistic burnout, but there is support. 

Autistic burnout is not a personal failure.
It is often the nervous system’s response to chronic mismatch, masking, and unsustainable expectations.

This 27-page PDF resource offers a neurodiversity-affirming exploration of autistic burnout through an occupational therapy lens. It includes:

• A clear explanation of what autistic burnout is
• Common signs and early warning signals
• Prevention strategies grounded in person–environment fit
• Recovery supports that honour fluctuating capacity
• A reflective self-check worksheet
• The Urgency → Safety Bridge diagram to support nervous system regulation

Rather than offering productivity tools, this guide invites a shift in lens from “try harder” to “reduce mismatch,” from urgency to safety, and from shame to sustainability.

Designed for autistic adults, therapists, and those supporting neurodivergent people who want to build more sustainable ways of living and working.

Let's work together to fox the mis-matches and create more alignment in your life.