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Career Labs: Let's Talk Burnout - Understanding the Neurodivergent Experience

Updated: Sep 27

In this episode of iElevate Career Labs, Danielle tackles the critical issue of burnout among neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. Burnout, often misunderstood or overlooked, particularly impacts those who are autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent. Our discussion uncovers the unique factors contributing to burnout, such as masking, hyper-focusing, and dealing with a neurotypical work environment. We explore the cycle of autistic burnout, the challenges of energy accounting, and the stigma that often exacerbates these issues. iElevate is committed to helping young adults break free from these patterns, allowing them to bring their full, authentic selves to their careers.

For those eager to dive deeper, we've included links to research articles and resources, as well as a tip infographic on how to prevent autistic burnout.