Why High Masking Autistics Are Always Exhausted

Why are autistic people always so tired? It's more than just navigating a world that isn't designed for autism. Today I'm here to tell you 5 reasons why autistic fatigue is such a challenge for many autistics, based on research and my own experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic ADHDer. Do you struggle with autistic fatigue? What are some challenges you face? Be sure to share in the comments! ⤵️

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Whether you are autistic, have an autistic friend, family member, or loved one, work with people on the autism spectrum, or are simply interested in learning more, this video has something for you. I'm here to provide the unique perspective of someone who is an autistic ADHDer and also an educator. We want to help people better understand autism and ADHD and support one another as well with the goal of improving communication and life in general for all of us in a neurodiverse world.

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📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Health issues
1:44 Sleep issues
2:26 Communication challenges
5:25 Masking
6:43 Sensory overload
8:25 How to help


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📚 READ MORE:
Autistic individuals have increased risk of chronic physical health conditions: https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/a...
What other conditions co-occur with autism? https://thespectrum.org.au/autism-dia...
Sleep problems in 2 to 5 year olds with autism... : https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...


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⭐️ ABOUT US:

I'm Chris and alongside Debby, my brilliant partner, we've traveled, taught kids and families, founded companies, and navigated the world while also balancing both autism and ADHD as a neurodiverse duo.

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