Paddy McGuinness learns about the term ‘masking’ and how it relates to his children with autism. | BBC One

Here are 8 signs of burnout in autistic adults that are often missed or misdiagnosed: To explore further the link to the burnout quiz is my about section. 1️⃣ Skills you used to have suddenly feel inaccessible (speech, planning, masking) 2️⃣ Sensory input becomes unbearable, even things you once tolerated 3️⃣ Extreme exhaustion that sleep does not fix. 4️⃣ Increased shutdowns or meltdowns over “small” things. 5️⃣ Loss of interest in special interests (this one is big). 6️⃣ Feeling emotionally fl