Neurodivergent Burnout in Children: Recognise It, Reduce It, and Support Recovery

What Will You Learn?

• Explain what neurodivergent burnout is and how it differs from depression, regression, laziness, or other presentations it is commonly mistaken for
• Identify signs that your child is masking at school or in social situations - even when they appear to be coping well
• Recognise early, mid, and late warning signs of burnout accumulation across different age groups
• Map the primary burnout drivers in your child's daily life including sensory, social, academic, and family demands
• Apply demand reduction strategies at home during active recovery and explain the approach clearly to schools and extended family
• Support your child through recovery with a realistic understanding of timelines and what full recovery actually looks like
• Build a personalised burnout prevention plan that monitors cumulative load, protects recovery time, and reduces masking pressure
• Distinguish between a child who is struggling and a child who is shutting down - and know how to respond differently to each