Hi.
I'm new here but desperate for advice on how to help my 18 year old daughter with autistic burnout.
My daughter was diagnosed ASD is 2021. We have had no support, advice or input since. Nothing in place throughout school or college.
Over the past 6 to 8 months she has become extremely exhausted and was diagnosed 2 weeks ago by the GP with autistic burnout. The GP also advised she tests for ADHD.
Some of the changes I’ve seen are:
constant total exhaustion
significant drop in self‑care (food, laundry, basic routines)
avoiding academic support, has now left her college course as she finds it too stressful
withdrawing from previous interests , hobbies and passions with people that have known her since she was a toddler
difficulty managing day‑to‑day tasks
She has anxiety about leaving the house, is overwhelmed, withdrawn and her mood seems very low.
I’d really appreciate any advice.
Thank you.
