Maybe you’ve heard of autistic burnout before and want to learn more, or maybe you’re feeling burnt out right now and really need help - however this book finds you, it’s here to help.
In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: what causes it, how to prevent it and what helps with recovery.
Including artwork from an autistic teen illustrator as well as first person lived experience stories, it will show you that you’re not alone.
Let’s shed some light on how you’re feeling and explore all the ideas and strategies that will help you to feel better.
This book is jam packed with everything you need to know about autism and autistic burnout. Viv writes it for autistic young people, but also Viv’s deep lived experience insight will benefit parents and professionals too. The autistic characters and scenarios in this book are so relatable, that I challenge any neurodivergent individual of any age, to not find themselves nodding along at some point! All written in Viv’s sensitive and neuro-affirming way. Finally, this book talks about recovery and hope - and us families who have experienced autistic burnout, know how needed this is.
The incredibly important topic of neurodiversity and burnout has been growing in terms of recognition and understanding in recent years. Viv and Josh have created a brilliant resource for young people which is both engaging, enlightening and practical to use. I am sure that so many young people will benefit from this book and will be able to recognise the signs of burnout and how to advocate for themselves better as a result. 'Autistic Burnout for Young People' should become an essential resource for schools and mental health professionals who work with neurodivergent teens.
Viv Dawes is an autistic and ADHD lived experience advocate, writer, public speaker and trainer with over 25 years experience working with vulnerable neurodivergent people, including as a Senior Practitioner in the NHS. Viv has been a keynote speaker for Surrey CC and delivered a talk on autistic burnout at the 2024 London Autism Show. Viv regularly delivers training for various organisations including the YMCA and CAMHs and started the Autistic Burnout Network.
