Understanding Autistic Burnout with Dr. Megan Anna Neff

Are you struggling with autistic burnout? How do you recognize the signs, identify triggers, and manage sensory overwhelm? Today, I sit down with Dr. Megan Anna Neff (She/They) of Neurodivergent Insights to talk about autistic burnout, its impact on our mental health, and her new book: The Autistic Burnout Workbook which looks to us better manage our burnout.
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Autistic burnout - how do we recognize when we're in it? What are the triggers, and how do we manage the sensory overwhelm that comes with it? Today, I'm thrilled to bring you an in-depth interview with Dr. Megan Anna Neff of Neurodivergent Insights (@divergentconversations ) where we explore all of this and more.

Hi, I'm Brett, The AuDHD Boss! On this channel, we focus on a strengths-based approach to ADHD and autism in the workplace. As someone with over 10 years of leadership experience, I normally share insights into navigating the corporate world. But today, we're taking a special detour to dive into *autistic burnout* with a brilliant guest: Dr. Megan Anna Neff.

Dr. Neff is a neurodivergent clinician, diagnosed with both ADHD and autism. You may already know her from her incredible website, infographics, and social media presence, or perhaps from her book "Self-Care for Autistic People." In our conversation, we'll also talk about her new book, "The Autistic Burnout Workbook" which builds on the work from their previous book and the resources developed through their website.

In this video, Dr. Neff shares valuable insights into:
How to *recognize* you're in autistic burnout
Understanding *triggers* and sensory overwhelm
Strategies for managing burnout and working through it
The connection between autistic burnout and *depression*

⚠️ *Content Warning:* The last five minutes of our conversation touches on sensitive topics, including thoughts of self-harm and suicidal ideation among autistic and ADHD individuals. Please take care while watching.

Chapters:
00:00 - Understanding Autistic Burnout with Dr. Neff
2:11- Recognizing Autistic Burnout
6:55 - Difference of Autistic Burnout vs Allistic Burnout
9:15 - Burnout and Communication
10:55 - How long does burnout last
12:50 - Re-entry After Burnout
14:15 - Internalized Ableism
16:50 - Masking and Burnout
21:15 - Getting through the day with burnout
26:40 - The Autistic Burnout Workbook
33:53 - Autism and Suicide Ideation
38:07 - Conclusion


This is a vital conversation, and I'm grateful to Dr. Neff for taking the time to talk with me

*📚 Links Mentioned:*
Order Dr. Neff's **Autistic Burnout Workbook**: https://bookshop.org/a/108800/9781507...
Dr. Neff's Website: https://neurodivergentinsights.com
-Order Dr. Neff's Self Care for Autistic People: https://bookshop.org/a/108800/9781507...

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Full transcript of the conversation here: https://brettwhitmarsh.com/autistic-b...

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