Burnout & ASD / ADHD
Relevant Research
PTSD and ADHD : underlying factors in many cases of burnout
PTSD and ADHD are strongly associated with burnout and long-term sick leave, with a higher likelihood of both disorders in those on long-term sick leave.
Brattberg, G. (2006). PTSD and ADHD : underlying factors in many cases of burnout. Stress and Health, 22, 305-313. https://doi.org/10.1002/SMI.1112.
Conceptualising Autistic Masking, Camouflaging, and Neurotypical Privilege: Towards a Minority Group Model of Neurodiversity
Autistic masking and camouflaging are driven by neurotypical hegemony, invisibility, and majority group privilege, making Autistic people a "visible Neurominority group" despite being an "invisible" disability.
Radulski, E. (2022). Conceptualising Autistic Masking, Camouflaging, and Neurotypical Privilege: Towards a Minority Group Model of Neurodiversity. Human Development, 66, 113 - 127. https://doi.org/10.1159/000524122.
Towards the measurement of autistic burnout
Autistic burnout is linked to masking and depression, and the AASPIRE Autistic Burnout Measure tool may not accurately distinguish between current and past experiences.
Arnold, S., Higgins, J., Weise, J., Desai, A., Pellicano, E., & Trollor, J. (2023). Towards the measurement of autistic burnout. Autism, 27, 1933 - 1948. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613221147401.
Inflammation, Anxiety, and Stress in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Inflammation, stress, and anxiety play a complex interplay in ADHD, potentially disrupting neuroendocrine stress response and impacting diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Saccaro, L., Schilliger, Z., Perroud, N., & Piguet, C. (2021). Inflammation, Anxiety, and Stress in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Biomedicines, 9. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines9101313.
Perceived Stress and ADHD Symptoms in Adults
ADHD symptoms in adults, particularly inattention and sluggish cognitive tempo, are positively associated with perceived stress.
Combs, M., Canu, W., Broman-Fulks, J., Rocheleau, C., & Nieman, D. (2015). Perceived Stress and ADHD Symptoms in Adults. Journal of Attention Disorders, 19, 425 - 434. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054712459558.
Defining autistic burnout through experts by lived experience: Grounded Delphi method investigating #AutisticBurnout
Autistic burnout is a debilitating condition characterized by exhaustion, withdrawal, executive function problems, reduced daily living skills, and increased manifestation of autistic traits, distinct from depression and non-autistic burnout.
Higgins, J., Arnold, S., Weise, J., Pellicano, E., & Trollor, J. (2021). Defining autistic burnout through experts by lived experience: Grounded Delphi method investigating #AutisticBurnout. Autism, 25, 2356 - 2369. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613211019858.