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Burnout Resources for Identification and Recovery

If You’re Navigating Autistic Burnout ...

Autistic burnout isn’t just being tired: it’s a slow, quiet unraveling. It builds over time from too much masking, too little support, and not enough space to recover.

You might feel it as a loss of skills, increased sensory sensitivity, or a bone-deep fatigue that doesn’t go away with rest.

And still, it’s often missed or misunderstood, even in clinical spaces.

We’ve pulled these resources together as a kind of gathering place. A spot to learn more about Autistic burnout, to feel less alone in it, and to find support: whether you’re deep in it, coming out the other side, or just starting to wonder if this might be what you’re experiencing.

Free Tools for Understanding & Support

Articles To Help You Understand Burnout

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Divergent Conversations Podcast Episodes

Episodes on Autistic Burnout: 

Workbooks & Courses for Deeper Care

For a deeper dive, check out our workbooks, trainings and Autistic Burnout Course. 

Workbooks (Print and Digital)

The Autistic Burnout Workbook

Format: Printed Workbook

Content and Structure: While there is some overlap in content with the digital downloads, the print workbook consolidates and curates the “best of” several workbooks into a more streamlined resource. The publishing process also helped me refine the ideas into a more interactive format, making it ideal for those looking for less context but more streamlined information and activities. 

Includes chapters on:

  • Autistic Burnout
  • Creating a Burnout Framework
  • Sensory Regulation
  • Nervous System Health
  • Energy Management
  • Sleep
  • Masking
  • Boundaries and Accommodations
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The Autism Burnout Workbook

Format: Digital Download

Content and Structure: The Autism Burnout Workbook & Toolkit is the original, flagship Neurodivergent Insights digital resource. 

The Autism Burnout Workbook & Toolkit includes a self-guided workbook and accompanying toolkit that come in the form of a digital download. This is great for people who are seeking practical tips for recovery and self-advocacy.

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The Autism Burnout Recovery Bundle

Format: Digital Download

Content and Structure: The Autism Burnout Recovery Bundle includes 6 digital workbooks. 

The Autism Burnout Recovery Bundle includes six of our digital workbooks in one order, allowing you to deep-dive into topics like the Neurodivergent Nervous System, Sensory Regulation, Unmasking, Sleep and more. 

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On-Demand Trainings and Courses

What Is Autistic Burnout? On-Demand Training

Format: 45-Minute Video Training

Content and Structure: This is a 45-minute, on-demand video training, including a printable slide deck and certificate of completion. Enrollment includes lifetime access to the course and all materials.

Intended Audience: This training is geared toward clinicians and other helping professionals. 

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The Autistic Burnout Course (Coming Soon!)

Format: This 6-week course will be available later in Summer 2025, and will offer pre-recorded videos and weekly live calls (held inside The Learning Nook community)

Overview: This summer’s course follows the structure of The Autistic Burnout Workbook. Each week, we’ll explore key themes such as: masking, nervous system exhaustion, and pathways to recovery through video lessons and weekly live conversations. 

Intended Audience: This course is geared towards neurodivergent adults who are in burnout, recovering from it, or simply wanting to understand it more deeply.

Live courses like this one happen inside The Learning Nook, our private learning and community space. Learn more about the Learning Nook here. 

This course will also be made available for on-demand enrollment in September 2025.

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