When Skills Seem to Disappear: Understanding and Treating Autistic Burnout
When Skills Seem to Disappear: Understanding and Treating Autistic Burnout
Pricing
Information
Date & Time
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Location
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Oasis Ascent
105 N 500 W St
Provo, Utah 84601
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Define Autistic Burnout, identify three core elements that lead to Autistic Burnout, and be prepared with strategies to help clients overcome Autistic Burnout.
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Understand the “Spoon Theory” and explain why a person diagnosed with Autism might suddenly “lose skills” or seem unable to do tasks they used to handle.
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Demonstrate three strategies to assist clients in an Autistic Recovery Burnout Plan.
Educational Goal
Description
Autistic burnout is often misunderstood as regression, defiance, or lack of motivation, when in fact it is a response to chronic stress, mismatched expectations, and insufficient supports. This presentation will define autistic burnout, explore the core elements that contribute to it, and explain why individuals may suddenly lose skills or appear unable to manage tasks they once handled. Using concepts like Spoon Theory, participants will gain a clearer understanding of the exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus that characterize burnout. Practical strategies for building recovery plans will be provided, with an emphasis on reducing stressors, lowering demands, and helping clients increase their coping capacity. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with tools to recognize autistic burnout and support meaningful recovery in their clients.
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Presenters
Financially Sponsored By
- Ascent Behavioral Health