Autistic Burnout, Part 1 with Terra Vance and Kate Jones | TBT

Discover what’s possible when you love someone as they are. Have you ever experienced burnout and anxiety? Do you feel exhausted from having to constantly mask in social situations. Terra Vance is the Founder of NeuroClastic, an autistic-led non-profit organization that publishes articles by autistic writers and professionals advocating for autistic representation and human rights. Kate Jones is an artist and visual designer at NeuroClastic. In this episode, we discuss: NeuroClastic’s mission Being diagnosed later in life and growing up without proper support Autistic burnout and anxiety Why saying someone is “high-functioning” or “low-functioning” doesn’t describe what’s really happening The medical vs social models of disability The consequences of masking A piece of art by Kate that describes the autistic experience when heavy demands are placed, and an alternative piece that displays permissions and positive affirmations To learn more about Terra, Kate, and NeuroClastic, please visit neuroclastic.com.  This episode is part one of my conversation with Terra Vance & Kate Jones, which was originally released on October 7, 2021.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.  Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast  Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project  We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey