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SLP 293: The Hidden Exhaustion: Recognising Masking in Neurodiverse Students
Manage episode 475556607 series 2453501
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Masking hides anxiety, causing exhaustion and autism burnout. ✅ Neurodiverse kids often behave differently at home and school. ✅ Frequent meltdowns occur after sustained masking at school. ✅ Regular breaks are essential for sensory and social recovery. ✅ Coping and masking differ; masking involves hiding autistic traits. ✅ Social skill-building should support authenticity, not conformity. ✅ Emotional regulation strategies help reduce long-term burnout risks.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link belowsuelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-and-masking
Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcastwww.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/
Join my Neurodiversity Network Follow my Instagram account for regular tips To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.300 episodes
SLP 293: The Hidden Exhaustion: Recognising Masking in Neurodiverse Students
Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education
Manage episode 475556607 series 2453501
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Masking hides anxiety, causing exhaustion and autism burnout. ✅ Neurodiverse kids often behave differently at home and school. ✅ Frequent meltdowns occur after sustained masking at school. ✅ Regular breaks are essential for sensory and social recovery. ✅ Coping and masking differ; masking involves hiding autistic traits. ✅ Social skill-building should support authenticity, not conformity. ✅ Emotional regulation strategies help reduce long-term burnout risks.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link belowsuelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-and-masking
Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcastwww.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/
Join my Neurodiversity Network Follow my Instagram account for regular tips To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.300 episodes
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