Amy Marschall, Psy.D., discusses why autistic people mask, and how this leads to stress and burnout; how to identify warning signs of burnout (and how this differs from depression and other mental health issues); and shares strategies to prevent or recover from burnout.

AuDHD: Additional Resources

• Take This Self-Test: Autism in Women
• Read: AuDHD — An Overview
• Read: “A Living Contradiction”: The AuDHD Experience
• Read: ADHD, Autism, and Neurodivergence Are Coming Into Focus

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