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“Understanding AuDHD Burnout: How Neurodivergent Masking Sparks Stress, Exhaustion” [Video Replay & Podcast #556]

Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode, (#556) download the slide presentation, and learn how to get a certificate of attendance for this ADHD Experts webinar originally broadcast on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

ADHD Expert: Amy Marschall, Psy.D. Updated on June 5, 2025
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Episode Description

A lifetime of masking can cause chronic stress and anxiety for many autistic people with ADHD who identify as AuDHD. Add in a reduced tolerance for stimulus, frequent social isolation, and a lack of support — and burnout becomes equally common and devastating. AuDHD burnout is a serious mental health problem that can cause extreme distress and debilitation.

Often, burnout is mistaken for other mental health conditions. But we can only recover from burnout when we recognize why it’s happening and take appropriate steps to get support. After all, you cannot prevent, reduce, or recover from burnout when you don’t know what’s causing it.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • About the differences and similarities between ADHD and autism
  • About the importance of an accurate autism diagnosis in adults and why the current diagnostic criteria does not reflect the lived experiences of many
  • Why autistic people mask and how a lifetime of masking can lead to chronic stress and burnout
  • How to identify warning signs of burnout, including fatigue, withdrawal, and a decline in skills, and how this differs from other mental health issues like depression
  • About strategies to prevent or recover from burnout

Watch the Video Replay

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Obtain a Certificate of Attendance

If you attended the live webinar on April 30, 2025, watched the video replay, or listened to the podcast, you may purchase a certificate of attendance option (cost: $10). Note: ADDitude does not offer CEU credits. Click here to purchase the certificate of attendance option »

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Dr. Amy Marschall is a licensed psychologist, author, and speaker. She is an expert in neurodiversity-affirming care, especially for the autistic and ADHD communities. She is the author of several books, including Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: What Every Mental Health Provider Needs to Know (#CommissionsEarned), which will be released in April 2025.

Dr. Marschall was diagnosed as AuDHD as an adult and is an advocate for her communities, bringing both professional and personal expertise. She has mental health resources and continuing education courses for therapists, which can be found on her website, www.resiliencymentalhealth.com.

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