Autistic burnout

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Autistic burnout describes prolonged periods of debilitation experienced by some autistic people. Research suggests that it results from exhaustion caused by attempts to camouflage autistic characteristics, overcompensating for feelings of being ashamed of responses to chronic life stress. Symptoms include difficulties with thinking and communication alongside increased sensitivity to sensory and social demands. The symptoms may extend to the entirety of a person's life.

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