Autistic Burnout and Mental Health at Work - Paperback

by Mahlia Amatina (Author)

Are you struggling with autistic burnout, masking at work, or constant sensory overload?

You're not alone, and it's not your fault.

Autistic Burnout & Mental Health at Work is a compassionate, research-backed guide written from lived experience. It explains why autistic burnout is different from general workplace stress, how masking and environment mismatch can lead to collapse and what recovery really takes.

Drawing on personal stories, case studies and the latest research, this book offers:

• • Clear explanations of autistic burnout, sensory overload and spiky profiles
  • Practical recovery strategies including phased returns, energy pacing and sensory self-regulation
  • Workplace advocacy tools to request reasonable adjustments and Access to Work support
  • Self-care ideas tailored for neurodivergent minds and nervous systems
  • Prevention strategies to stop burnout before it starts, so you can build sustainable wellbeing at work

Whether you're an autistic professional, manager, HR leader or a workplace ally, you'll find practical tools and powerful insights to help create autistic-friendly workplaces where neurodivergent people can thrive.

Perfect for readers seeking:

• • Autism burnout recovery and prevention
  • Sensory-friendly workplace strategies
  • Guidance on reasonable adjustments for autistic employees
  • Energy pacing and spoon theory in professional life
  • Belonging and inclusion for neurodivergent staff

You deserve more than survival; you deserve to thrive.