Supporting Children and Young People Through Autistic Burnout (A Workbook For Parents Of Autistic Children)

This A4 book is written for parents of autistic (and other neurodivergent) school children and young people in education, who are experiencing signs of what is known as 'autistic burnout'. Autistic burnout is, in my opinion, 'one' of the main reasons why so many autistic students are not able to attend school or college. The problem is not autism or neurodivergence and certainly not your child or teenager; the problem is the education settings, the environments that are often designed very much with neurotypical students and staff in mind.Autistic burnout can lead to a number of very serious emotional, psychological and physical symptoms; it can also lead to an extreme mental health crisis in some autistic people and is very often either misunderstood or unrecognised by professionals working with autistic people, including doctors, CAMHs, social workers, school staff and counsellors, etc.This workbook seeks to explain what autistic burnout is, the main causes, triggers and the main indicators. It will help you look at how to help your autistic child or teenager experiencing burnout and how to negotiate what can be a very challenging journey. The book will help you decide what is best for them and gives tips on how to make home a place where they can heal. There is also a chapter looking at crisis and what the main factors might be for your child or teenager.Foreword is written by Helen Edgar from Autistic Realms (teacher and ND parent).The topics covered:What is autism and neurodivergence?MonotropismWhat is autistic burnout?Survival brainAnxietyWhat causes autistic burnout?MaskingInteroception and alexithymiaSensory traumaThe sensory systemMeltdowns and shutdownsSchool burnoutDemands and expectationsHyperfocusCrisisHallucinationsSafeguardingSelf harmCreating environments where autistic children can heal and thriveMonotropic hyperfocus and balanceWhat do low demand homes look like?Healing and recoveryRecovery journeySupport sheetsPreventionThere are worksheets to help parents with their understanding of autistic burnout and to consider the changes they may need to put in place at home. The book is printed in high quality colour and has a matte finish.Reviewed by Heidi Mavir, a neurodivergent public speaker, podcaster and author of the Sunday Times bestseller "Your child is not broken""What an incredible resource! An absolute must read for parents and carers of autistic children and young adults and a book to get into the hands of educators and other professionals. This book is an excellent, practical and easy to read guide, backed up with meaty data and up to the minute academic research". (Heidi Mavir)"This is one of the most informative books l've ever read, it covers everything a parent or carer needs to know about autistic burnout and also provides really useful templates to complete and use with professionals. Getting the right support from professionals is so hard, but this book can really help to explain everything calmly and clearly. I actually cried tears of relief that somebody understands and has taken the time to complete this amazing resource" (Parent) Read more