Autistic Burnout

Autistic burnout is a described state of long-term exhaustion, loss of skills, and reduced tolerance for sensory input, understood to result from chronic stress and a mismatch between demands and available support. It typically lasts three months or longer and is not a formal diagnosis, though it is increasingly recognized in research.

This is a short glossary definition. For signs, causes, research, and how therapy can help, see the complete guide to autistic burnout. Browse more terms in the DrSensory glossary.