Co-Occurring, Not Autism: How to Prioritize and Avoid Parent Burnout

Co-Occurring, Not Autism: How to Prioritize and Avoid Parent Burnout

June 24, 2026 · 21 min

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This episode discusses the overwhelming nature of therapeutic tasks following an autism diagnosis and offers strategies to prioritize and avoid parent burnout.

When a child receives an autism diagnosis, parents are typically handed a comprehensive evaluation report packed with list after list of recommendations. From speech and occupational therapy to behavioral interventions, the sheer volume of therapeutic tasks can feel completely overwhelming. It is easy to look at the massive array of challenges your child faces and […] The post Co-Occurring, Not Autism: How to Prioritize and Avoid Parent Burnout first appeared on RDIconnect.

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