Restricted access to support
A 2020 study showed that people who were unable to access support for their autism experienced burnout. For example being ignored when you ask for help, hearing that it is normal thing, constant changes, and hearing autism is your fault can lead to burnout.
Studies show that an extreme feeling of exhaustion can occur when things keep changing. You are more likely to feel exhausted if you are always changing school, jobs, homes, or trying to stay up to date with changing social norms.
Long-term, low-level interactions
Another common cause of autistic burnout is the constant need to engage in long-term interactions that don’t make you feel better, such as socializing at work. While most of these interactions are usually “lower-level,” they can significantly reduce your energy.