Beyond Exhaustion: Shame, Identity Disruption, and Functional Collapse in Autistic Burnout
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice
Published online on May 11, 2026
Abstract
Autism, Volume 30, Issue 6, Page 1519-1531, June 2026.
Autistic burnout is typically defined as chronic exhaustion with functional impacts on everyday life. It appears common across work, study, and relationships, yet its emotional and relational dimensions remain underexamined. To document lived experiences ...
Autistic burnout is typically defined as chronic exhaustion with functional impacts on everyday life. It appears common across work, study, and relationships, yet its emotional and relational dimensions remain underexamined. To document lived experiences ...