SLP 293: The Hidden Exhaustion: Recognising Masking in Neurodiverse Students

SLP 293: The Hidden Exhaustion: Recognising Masking in Neurodiverse Students

32:32 Apr 7, 2025
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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 below suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-and-masking Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcast www.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/ Join my Neurodiversity Network suelarkey.com.au/neurodiversity-network/ Follow my Instagram account for regular tips www.instagram.com/sue.larkey/ To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below. elearning.suelarkey.com.au
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