Overall, the collective discussions demonstrate strong agreement and high engagement, with examples like references to Raymaker's scientific work, personal stories of burnout, and calls for greater awareness. The tone is informative and empathetic, emphasizing the critical importance of recognizing and addressing autistic burnout based on scientific evidence and lived experiences.
AgreementStrong agreement
Most discussions strongly support the importance and accuracy of the publication, often referencing scientific studies and emphasizing the significance of understanding autistic burnout.
InterestHigh interest
Participants show high curiosity, frequently citing articles, studies, and personal experiences related to autistic burnout, indicating deep engagement.
EngagementHigh engagement
Many comments analyze, summarize, and reflect on research findings, sharing resources and personal stories, demonstrating meaningful involvement in the topic.
ImpactHigh impact
The discussions highlight a major shift towards greater awareness, advocacy, and understanding of autistic burnout, signaling significant influence on perceptions and support strategies.
Abstract in brief
Autistic burnout is characterized by severe exhaustion, loss of skills, and decreased tolerance to stimuli, mainly caused by accumulated stress and a lack of support.
The condition is distinct from other types of burnout or depression and can significantly impact health, independence, and overall quality of life, sometimes leading to suicidal behaviors.
Increasing awareness and understanding of autistic burnout could help in developing strategies for recognition, relief, or prevention, emphasizing the importance of social support and acceptance for autistic adults.
Effects of autistic masking.
Research includes:
- https://t.co/Kl6f6ms6ov
- https://t.co/4lJjb2jW8Z
- https://t.co/PMdOzD3vDJ
- @Autism https://t.co/hjSmaex4lW
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Heather Cook
@hmm_cook · X
A study on autistic burnout, interviewing #ActuallyAutistic adults. I found this a clear and accurate description.
https://t.co/weVukw8s9F
#AutisticBurnout #BurnoutRecovery #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticTwitter #AuDHD
May 1, 2023 · 53 likes · 13 shares · 8,030 followersView post →
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Steven Kapp
@drstevenkapp · X
The anti-ableist language: https://t.co/EYSbqn1EyL, autistic burnout: https://t.co/CY8SjPnQtz, and autistic strengths(-as-challenges) papers (@AutismAdulthood's most cited): https://t.co/ruXqE5sjbW are here. They are all free!
Oct 20, 2020 · 34 likes · 7 shares · 7,597 followersView post →
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8Eevert ✨
@8Eevert · X
#Burnout:
> *chronic exhaustion*
> loss of skills, and
> reduced tolerance to stimulus.
> happening because of
> stressors that added to *cumulative load*—and
> *barriers to support* that created
> an *inability to obtain relief*
—Autism Adulthood 2020 https://t.co/6j3JyanaTv https://t.co/zmbj6Jfbbe
May 1, 2023 · 32 likes · 7 shares · 1,171 followersView post →
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Kari
@Epifrenetics · X
A friend shared this. 100% spot on.
Over the last few years I've lost all of my network by isolating to stave off burnout. I'm sure it will get better, but it seems so incredibly distant. Right now, I just want everything to disappear. #autisticburnout
https://t.co/vOZU2ZkEFm
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Ru Ying Cai (PhD)
@RuYing_Cai · X
A paper describing autistic burnout and how it differs from occupational burnout or depression - “Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout @arcap_aus
https://t.co/5XPtC2a4vp
Aug 23, 2023 · 16 likes · 7 shares · 141 followersView post →
Autistic burnout is characterized by severe exhaustion, loss of skills, and decreased tolerance to stimuli caused by accumulated stress and lack of support. Increasing awareness can help develop better strategies for…
Autistic burnout is characterized by severe exhaustion, loss of skills, and decreased stimulus tolerance driven by accumulated stress and lack of support. Awareness of this condition can aid recognition, prevention, and…
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Autistic burnout is very different from the work-related burnout that nonautistics experience. The condition is characterized by severe exhaustion, loss of skills, and decreased tolerance to stimuli, mainly caused by…
Autistic burnout involves severe exhaustion, loss of skills, and low stimuli tolerance caused by stress and lack of support. This condition impacts health, independence, and quality of life, highlighting the need for…
saw a study about masking neurodivergence and how it leads to mental burnout. it's characteristics are noted as: "chronic exhaustion, loss of skills, and reduced tolerance to stimulus". these symptoms are "distinct from occupational burnout or clinical depression"
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32851204/
There's a disconnected side convo on here about why people do or don't use chatGPT. Some folks use it, some folks don't. Lots of dangerously burned out neurodivergent people use it as a morally neutral disability aid for communication. Neurodivergent burnout is a chronic illness
(3/3) rarely responsive to typical treatments for depression. Autistic burnout starts with monotropic split (Adkin, 2022) over a sustained period of time.
Read more in David’s blog here: https://t.co/xYcZwPw2vN
Read more in the Raymaker article here: https://t.co/hUat3Zt3Fa
at one point in time þis YouTube video: The 10 Warning Signs of Autistic Burnout https://t.co/3OVmNJWXtK was liked by your favorite redhead. give it a visit.
This so much. I gave up two or three times in school. (I finished high school in night school the moment i learned that was an option.) I never even shifted into the 9-5 world. And i mostly dropped out of society altogether 25 years before i was even diagnosed. #Autism #AuDHD
youtu.be/mCmK9IWn27U
For my discussion of signs of autistic burnout, I’ve used the lists compiled by Meg at I’m Autistic, Now What?
youtu.be/mCmK9IWn27U?...
and Dr. Service, the Neurodivergent Doctor:
youtu.be/wtcz5OkzYMY?...
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Tsaag Valren
@Tsaag · X
L'article à propos du burn-out autistique m'a été demandé un paquet de fois depuis 2016, mais je ne l'ai créé qu'en 2020, au moment de la parution de la toute première étude scientifique de caractérisation : https://t.co/A71NRfor0c
(2-3 jours après la parution !)
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A friend shared this. 100% spot on.
Over the last few years I've lost all of my network by isolating to stave off burnout. I'm sure it will get better, but it seems so incredibly distant. Right now, I just want everything to disappear. #autisticburnout
https://t.co/vOZU2ZkEFm
Feb 26, 2024 · 21 likes · 9,023 followersView post →
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Tristan Torriani #AutisticMusicalPhilosopher
@TristanTorriani · X
Dora M. Raymaker et al.: Transition to Adulthood – Autistic Burnout and the Costs of Coping and Passing. Published paper: https://t.co/grZtyNEONZ Video: https://t.co/kNGbpuSrsi
私は参加できなかったのですが、先日の認知・行動療法学会https://t.co/rpC0mJ1b4wで共同研究者がポスター発表を行いました。研究が公刊されたのは2020年(Raymaker et al https://t.co/ZziPoKYslp)と新しい概念です。
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Ru Ying Cai (PhD)
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A paper describing autistic burnout and how it differs from occupational burnout or depression - “Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout @arcap_aus
https://t.co/5XPtC2a4vp
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ThatAutisticGuy2024
@ThkRik252012 · X
“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout | Autism in Adulthood https://t.co/fGccAh4Qyq
RT @8Eevert: #Burnout:
> *chronic exhaustion*
> loss of skills, and
> reduced tolerance to stimulus.
> happening because of
> stressors th…
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LoveNPain
@ijustwanabethe1 · X
RT @8Eevert: #Burnout:
> *chronic exhaustion*
> loss of skills, and
> reduced tolerance to stimulus.
> happening because of
> stressors th…
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Chembarathi(chembarathi.bsky.social)
@chembarathi · X
RT @8Eevert: #Burnout:
> *chronic exhaustion*
> loss of skills, and
> reduced tolerance to stimulus.
> happening because of
> stressors th…
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8Eevert ✨
@8Eevert · X
#Burnout:
> *chronic exhaustion*
> loss of skills, and
> reduced tolerance to stimulus.
> happening because of
> stressors that added to *cumulative load*—and
> *barriers to support* that created
> an *inability to obtain relief*
—Autism Adulthood 2020 https://t.co/6j3JyanaTv https://t.co/zmbj6Jfbbe
May 1, 2023 · 32 likes · 7 shares · 1,171 followersView post →
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Heather Cook
@hmm_cook · X
A study on autistic burnout, interviewing #ActuallyAutistic adults. I found this a clear and accurate description.
https://t.co/weVukw8s9F
#AutisticBurnout #BurnoutRecovery #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticTwitter #AuDHD
May 1, 2023 · 53 likes · 13 shares · 8,030 followersView post →
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autisticbutterfly
@autisticbutter1 · X
@Ben_LD_Nurse @Triciahandley @ReenyM_26 @HannahElsdon @CGZimuto @Mcdonnel6Andrea @BH__Academy Last one… always consider this as a possibility. ‘Treatment Resistant’ for depression or Catatonia? Would more like be #AutisticBurnOut ? https://t.co/xSdg45b42E
Apr 15, 2023 · 1 like · 2,726 followersView post →
The Quirky Brain Coach PhD, PGCap, PPDip, L5 Coach
@your_nd_coach · X
@hmm_cook Raymaker's 2020 paper is good on this - I think there are differences in the cause and the type of (steps) needed for recovery. #AutisticBurnout #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity #AutisticTwitter #AuDHD https://t.co/Nn7VbJTuYT (ignore if you already know this)
Mar 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 4,641 followersView post →
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Autism and ADHD Journey
@SENDinfoBucks · X
Transition to Adulthood – Autistic Burnout and the Costs of Coping and Passing
https://t.co/CJv7QZHKRi
Published Paper
“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout" https://t.co/8hKTaPmRBc
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Elaine Mcgreevy
@ElaineMcgreevy · X
RT @3DN_UNSW: #Autisticburnout is characterised by exhaustion, withdrawal often accompanied by loss of functioning, cognitive disruption an…
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Intellectual Disability Health
@nceidh · X
#Autisticburnout is characterised by exhaustion, withdrawal often accompanied by loss of functioning, cognitive disruption and increased manifestation of autistic traits. See definition https://t.co/ezCs1znao7 or alternate definition https://t.co/y6InPJACgu https://t.co/uvrQ9CB34H
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Autism and ADHD Journey
@SENDinfoBucks · X
@DAAllianceUK @CommissionerDA Unfortunately, it's a common situation that when at our most vulnerable we are most challenged:
“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout"
https://t.co/8hKTaP5gcC
https://t.co/eQeaL6NNrv
“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout | Autism in Adulthood https://t.co/kZxAAPLFWY
"Autistic burnout [results] from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus.
https://t.co/4jfw1ysSf8
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Linda: Blowin’ in the Wind
@WindsongJoy · X
RT @Pamacious: "Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abil…
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Atlas Mugged
@Pamacious · X
"Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function ...
https://t.co/4jfw1yskpA
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Mel
@8bitmelanie · X
@CapeworldComics There are studies that say it's quantitatively different, though, such as this one - https://t.co/pkvzo2wk8T
"The primary characteristics of autistic burnout were chronic exhaustion, loss of skills, and reduced tolerance to stimulus" when life stressors outstrip the ability to obtain relief. It impacts health, capacity for independent living, and quality of life. https://t.co/ng61ZTsm6p https://t.co/i8ENq2C2kr
Study: “Autistic burnout is a syndrome… resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports, characterized by pervasive, long-term exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus” https://t.co/PjL8KtAjA7
@survive22morrow @bethanyshondark I truly hope your child will get the support they need once they reach autistic burnout, it’s a dark place for the autistic person.
https://t.co/IBMngKf2lh
@StephTaitWrites Excellent thread & description
Wish people would just trust the experience of others. Too late when they’ve got it themselves
Researching autism following my recent dx I found this
It’s title, coined by one of the participants in the study is spot on
https://t.co/aBykNEzJ8D
“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout | Autism in Adulthood https://t.co/0D9Y2xlnIB
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Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X
@JaneMantzalas This study, for instance, did a great job at better understanding autistic burnout — and there was no need to ask the parents of autistic people: https://t.co/IBMngJWT79
@AutisticCallum_ I did tons of reading on the topic the past few days, and I found a few great resources, so I thought I'd share them with y'all as well!
First there's this research article, published in Autism in Adulthood, describing causes, symptoms and recovery tips:
https://t.co/cKp4DNW59t
@nicksmadscience @mykola This research article helped me understand a lot more! I added some screenshots and the link to the full article.
The main things where autistic vs. classic burnout seems to differ are the causes, some additional symptoms and the way to recovery.
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https://t.co/cKp4DNW59t https://t.co/OxnZ5v5AWD
@Ava_Nicole23 No, this is just a qualitative tool at this stage- so it lists the symptoms identified in the Raymaker study https://t.co/zKK4VwbGDz I plan to develop it further into a validated tool. For now I hope it helps people to identify how they are feeling and measure change over time.
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Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X
@MartynPercy https://t.co/IBMngJWT79
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@abcnews Dear @abcnews — when will you be reporting on articles and studies like those:
https://t.co/5vUETLByKJ
https://t.co/HulIC9pu7q
https://t.co/HL1LYT1Y8e
https://t.co/n1oZTw3in0
https://t.co/IBMngJWT79
https://t.co/n43Jpjmy5O
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In case you missed it …
“…Exhausted beyond measure …” @dora_raymaker & colleagues paper using participatory methods to define #autistic burnout featured in @nytimes article highlighting the issue.
Read the original MOST READ paper FREE, at:
https://t.co/ZD3xdZYCH9 https://t.co/31Utt0JY0Z
Findings from a top-read @AutismAdulthood article on understanding "autistic burnout" highlight the need to reduce discrimination and stigma related to #autism and #disability due to the serious negative outcomes for the autistic community. https://t.co/2Gavwbb0pN https://t.co/dcwzw7MYly
#AutisticBurnout research paper published in @autism #AVAvoidingBurnout
"Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout"
https://t.co/YciQ01LR5D
なお,こちらはOpenAccess
Raymaker et al.(2020)
“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout
https://t.co/GySAkbGkWg
“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout https://t.co/Cw6rJ8TyqQ
@LadyCorax @KellyBrenner Oh yeah, it's one of those things professionals have largely been unaware of but the community has defined really usefully.
Dora Raymaker's written some good stuff: https://t.co/wpMC1SqbCE
Kieran Rose too: https://t.co/X2SbUiKmPm
@twinski I would suggest considering autistic burnout as a possible contributor to his struggles. Here is an interesting source: https://t.co/IBMngJWT79
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Nicole LeBlanc
@nleblanc12 · X
“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout https://t.co/co5FLKARVs
@IntrnetTurtle Most articles discussing gaslighting in particular are behind paywalls, but this one is open access and does mention it in relation to the unique burnout phenomenon in autism.
https://t.co/HdZC5B1bq8
While I am completely stressed out at work, let's start Autism Awareness Month early (1.5 months early) by talking about Autistic Burnout and a study that has been... A good representation of how I have been feeling the past weeks or.. year:
https://t.co/jGFzBUTdPo
Free Access! Read a top-read article of 2020, published in "Autism in Adulthood":
“Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew”: Defining Autistic Burnout https://t.co/owchzgnIR5
#AutisticBurnout #Autism #AutisticAdult https://t.co/0t8eD8yUcr
@IMagiati reminded me via email that @AutismAdulthood published this article on #AutisticBurnout #AutBurnout. #ASfAR20
(I've had a very heavy teaching load during Semester 2 - this article is printed out to read, but haven't read it yet.)
https://t.co/YciQ01LR5D
Dec 10, 2020 · 2 likes · 3,263 followersView post →
"Autistic adults described negative impacts on their health, capacity for independent living, and quality of life, including suicidal behavior. They also discussed a lack of empathy from neurotypical people..."
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ninjabob
@therealninjabob · X
RT @drstevenkapp: The anti-ableist language: https://t.co/EYSbqn1EyL, autistic burnout: https://t.co/CY8SjPnQtz, and autistic strengths(-as…
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Hannah Erroneous
@TheMonaOgg · X
RT @drstevenkapp: The anti-ableist language: https://t.co/EYSbqn1EyL, autistic burnout: https://t.co/CY8SjPnQtz, and autistic strengths(-as…
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smbdy
@smbdy30053787 · X
RT @drstevenkapp: The anti-ableist language: https://t.co/EYSbqn1EyL, autistic burnout: https://t.co/CY8SjPnQtz, and autistic strengths(-as…
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Steven Kapp
@drstevenkapp · X
The anti-ableist language: https://t.co/EYSbqn1EyL, autistic burnout: https://t.co/CY8SjPnQtz, and autistic strengths(-as-challenges) papers (@AutismAdulthood's most cited): https://t.co/ruXqE5sjbW are here. They are all free!
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@Autism_Journal · X
"Having All of Your Internal Resources Exhausted Beyond Measure and Being Left with No Clean-Up Crew": Defining Autistic Burnout. https://t.co/JFnRJXATQk #PubMed #Autism
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