How to help someone you love
The absence of empathy from neurotypical people can worsen the symptoms of autistic burnout. You can help a friend, family member, or a lover with burnout by providing social support and acceptance, reducing your expectations, excluding them from stressful activities, and helping them “unmask.”
Conclusion
Autistic burnout occurs when people with autism experience severe exhaustion. Experts describe it as a natural response to strenuous conditions. Although it manifests differently in children and adults, it is usually accompanied by common symptoms, such as severe exhaustion. It is important for people with autistic burnout to be socially accepted. Recovery starts with acceptance and understanding that it is not your fault.
References
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[2] https://rogersbh.org/emotional-dysregulation-facts
[3] https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gZNTeIS7jYJgEnAKpV8mHwTHFm4z3isF
[4] https://www.healthline.com/health/lethargy
[5] https://selectivemutismcenter.org/whatisselectivemutism/
[6] https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression