The Psychology of Autism and Burnout

Despite around 80% of autistic individuals experiencing autistic burnout during their lifetime, this experience is poorly recognised and little known partly due to stereotypes about what autism is. For too long, professionals have outlined what autism is by looking at how it appears through visible behaviour on the outside, but have neglected those with lived experience of autism themselves. This talk will forefront the experiences of those with autism, exploring the distinctive features of autism that can lead to burnout.

Join Dr Joanne Riordan to learn about the intersection of sensory overload, social exhaustion, and the pressures of masking that can contribute to burnout. Gain a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional, and cognitive toll this condition can take, as well as practical approaches to support autistic individuals during recovery. Whether you are autistic yourself or want to become a better ally to autistic individuals, this talk will help you learn more about a neglected side of autism.

**Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm - come down early to grab a good seat!**

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Dr Joanne Riordan is a consultant educational psychologist, founder of the popular Differently Parenting Programme™, guest university lecturer, mentor at The University of Cambridge, and previous school teacher. Joanne is a member of the Autistic Burnout Network, which seeks to improve knowledge of autistic burnout amongst professionals.

Presented by Seed Talks

This is an 18+ event