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What exactly is autistic burnout, and how is it different from depression? Debbie talks with Dr. Megan Anna Neff—clinical psychologist, author of The Autistic Burnout Workbook, and founder of Neurodivergent Insights—about the signs, causes, and recovery process of autistic burnout. Dr. Neff shares how burnout uniquely affects kids, why traditional approaches often miss the mark, and the importance of honoring each child’s baseline. Whether you're a parent, educator, or clinician, this episode offers essential insights for recognizing and supporting neurodivergent kids through burnout with compassion, flexibility, and evidence-based strategies. More about Debbie Reber & Tilt Parenting https://tiltparenting.com/ Get the Support You Need – Join the Differently Wired Club https://tiltparenting.com/new-dwc Neurodivergent Insights http://neurodivergentinsights.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 01:02 Understanding Autistic Burnout 04:49 Defining Autistic Burnout 08:47 Overlap Between Burnout and Depression 14:29 Navigating Burnout and Depression Together 19:29 The Paradox of Energy and Recovery 23:00 Signs of Burnout in Children 25:10 Strategies for Managing Burnout 27:09 Understanding Autistic Burnout and Recovery 37:35 Navigating Parenting During Burnout 43:42 The Complexity of Autistic Burnout and Health Issues Show Notes for Episode 448 https://tiltparenting.com/2025/06/17/... Subscribe to Full-Tilt Parenting on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to Full-Tilt Parenting on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/787IoS8... #AutisticBurnout #NeurodivergentKids #AutismAwareness #DrMeganAnnaNeff #TiltParenting #AutisticChildren #MentalHealthForKids #DifferentlyWired #BurnoutRecovery #NeurodivergentSupport #AutisticVoices #ParentingNeurodivergentKids #DebbieReber

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