About

Autistic burnout is a state of complete mental, physical and emotional exhaustion caused by chronic life stress.

The Autistic Burnout – Family Stories website aims to capture the wisdom of a group of parents supporting children and young people experiencing burnout. We wanted to create a portal to highlight the devastating effects of burnout on children, young people, and families. We also want to offer advice, support and hope to those affected by burnout.

Part storytelling, part advocacy, part research, and part campaigning, this website aims to give a voice to parents, young people, and children who are too often silenced by the isolation burnout inflicts on families.