I have been seeing the term Autistic Burnout  popping up more frequently lately, mostly across social media, within Autistic communities, and in the occasional clinical article. While it shares some DNA with what neurotypical people call "professional burnout," for the neurodivergent community, there are some unique and profound differences. So, what exactly is Autistic burnout? How do we identify the symptoms, how do we recover, and most importantly how do we prevent it? These are vital...