Autism Caregiver Burnout Is Real — Here's How to Recognize It and What Actually Helps

Let's talk about something that doesn't get said out loud nearly enough: Autism parenting can break you. Not because you don't love your child. Not because you're weak or doing it wrong. But because the cognitive load, the emotional toll, the systemic failures, the constant vigilance — it's *relentless*. And at some point, your body and mind will start waving red flags. That's caregiver burnout. And if you're reading this, there's a good chance you're either in it, close to it, or trying to crawl your way out of it.