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Explore ongoing effort and masking, track changes and keep other health explanations open.
There is no need to finish at once. Build understanding in this order or jump to the question that matters.
Begin with invisible effort in family life, then explore the burnout article: sustained change, overwhelming episodes and health explanations requiring further enquiry.
Coping during the day doesn’t mean there’s energy left in the evening. Look beyond who does tonight’s chores to who keeps track, plans ahead and finishes things off, so both people’s effort is seen.
When everyday things keep getting harder, you need to find out why and also take some of the load off. Research on burnout gives clues, but it’s no substitute for seeing a doctor.
Explore masking and interests without equating fitting in with ease or prescribing one way to rest.
Keeping a constant eye on your face, your gaze and what to say next takes a lot of energy. Work out which part is most tiring, then decide what you could do less of.
Enjoying something is reason enough. It doesn’t have to become a skill. What’s worth talking about is time, meals, sleep, space and money.
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Australia · English · Reframing Autism
Articles, lived experiences and talks about sensory needs, stress, communication and school life.
Hong Kong · Traditional Chinese · Hong Kong Social Welfare Department
Find centre services, application and referral routes and the provider list, including support for parents and carers.
Taiwan · Traditional Chinese · Autism Society of Taiwan
Explore links for vocational rehabilitation, day services, community activities and employment.
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