A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Preventing Autistic Burnout

In this presentation, Jess and Helen, both Autistic and ADHD, former teachers and parents of multiply neurodivergent children, bring experience from across early years, primary, and secondary settings. Together, they draw on lived experience, community knowledge, and academic research to explore why so many neurodivergent students experience difficulties and burnout, and to consider ways to support them. They will offer neuro-affirming perspectives and strategies to help prevent burnout among young people in mainstream settings. Together, they will focus on understanding these experiences and finding supportive, affirming ways forward.