Autistic burnout is real.
This statement is especially true for autistic moms. Autistic burnout is a profound neurological collapse caused by the exhausting process of masking and adapting to neurotypical expectations. I’ve personally experienced the fallout of being burnt out – systemic shutdown that disrupts my core adaptive capacities, leaving us autistic individuals vulnerable and struggling to recover. But when you’re a mom, how do you cope? This FREE Energy Management Toolkit for Autistic Moms can help you plan and prevent burnout.
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Part 3: Handling Relationships Effectively and with Authenticity
💞 Love and Sensory Space: Navigating Relationships as an Autistic Mom Being a partner or wife while navigating motherhood and autism can feel like walking a tightrope—balancing love, emotional…
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Part 2: Managing Neurodivergence in Professional Spaces
From what I’ve experienced, balancing motherhood and a career is challenging for anyone—but for autistic people, there is a complexity multiplier. This often means navigating sensory overwhelm, unspoken expectations,…
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Part 1: Creating a Sensory Friendly Home – Tips for Autistic Moms
Home is where we often feel most ourselves—but for autistic moms, it can also be a source of overwhelm. From sensory overload to executive dysfunction, navigating home life while…
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Autism Acceptance Month: Honoring Autistic Moms in Every Role
Autism Acceptance Month (sometimes referred to as Autism Awareness Month) is often centered around autistic children, but autistic moms deserve recognition, too. Parenting while being autistic comes with unique…
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Beyond Masking: Resilience and Love as an Autistic Mom
The past month pressed against me like a mountain, each step requiring more strength than I believed I possessed. My husband’s recent surgery (and follow up emergency surgery) hung…
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Managing Energy Levels as an Autistic Mom
Managing energy levels as an autistic mom can be hard. Discover practical strategies to manage energy levels and create sustainable routines.
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Energy Management for Burnout Prevention
Struggling with energy management for burnout prevention autistic mom? Learn practical strategies avoiding burnout.
