TPP 317a: A Conversation About Autistic Burnout with Neurodivergent Support Specialist Kristy Forbes
About this episode
Kristy Forbes discusses autistic burnout, its implications, and the importance of deep rest for neurodivergent individuals.
Kristy Forbes joins me to talk about what autistic burnout is and how it presents, why “deep rest” is critical for someone experiencing autistic burnout, and how autistic burnout is differentiated from mood disorders or depression. We also talk frankly about the challenges of seeing burnout in autistic / PDA children through a neuronormative lens, and how that may lead to therapies and strategies that may be the opposite of what a child in autistic burnout actually needs. About Kristy Forbes Kristy Forbes is an Australian-based autism & neurodiversity support specialist with experience working with clients both nationally and internationally. This includes neurodivergent people and their families; and professionals who wish to support them, such as educators, psychologists, pediatricians, allied health professionals, support workers and integration aides. Her work is informed by her extensive professional experience as an educator (Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary teaching), as an integration aide to children with social, emotional and behavioral differences, and as a childhood behavioral and family support specialist. Kristy has degrees in Political Science, Education…
People in this episode
Host: Debbie Reber
Guest: Kristy Forbes
Topics covered
- autistic burnout
- deep rest
- neurodiversity
- PDA children
- therapies
- support strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Australian-based autism & neurodiversity support specialist
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