Healing autistic burnout a neuroaffirming guide for connecting with your authentic self, restoring your energy & advocating for your needs

"If you are autistic, you may struggle with the stress of everyday life. You might mask, or attempt to appear as neurotypical, to get through the day. The world can feel overwhelming and full of noises, smells, and textures that trigger your sensitivity. And you may feel like you are always bending...

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Main Author: O'Connor, Sharon Kaye (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2026]
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Table of Contents:
  • Autistic burnout: hitting the wall. Introduction autistic burnout. "What is happening?" ; Contributors to autistic burnout. "How did this happen" ; Connecting to hope. "Burnout can be temporary" ; Turning point. "Radical self-acceptance"
  • Uncovering your authentic, autistic needs. A different operating system. What works for you ; The sensory situation. Our needs and supports ; Energy is everything. Pacing yourself ; Time to expand. Restoring your energy ; Slowing down. Resting and taking care
  • Communication, self-advocacy, and the path forward. Autistic communication is different communication. Communication needs and preferences ; Self-advocacy. Getting what you need ; The path forward. Finding your people and living your best autistic life.