Depression Versus Autistic Burnout, with Kieran Rose

Autistic children and adults experience a variety of stressors that can deplete their energy and take a toll on their mental and physical health. Doctors may mistakenly diagnose autistic burnout as depression. Listen as autistic advocate Kieran Rose explains the concept of autistic burnout, a concept that is not on the radar of most helping professionals, and its impact on those who experience it.

 

 

Curious to learn more about autistic burnout? You may find this study interesting.