Left of Normal Episode 136 - Burnout of the Gifted Kid

Often those who are Left of Normal are labeled as "gifted."  In my case it was the result of just doing the work as told - I was told to get the work done, so I put my head down and got the work done.  As a result, I learned a bunch of stuff. After school, and into adulthood, however, things got less clear.  They weren't as easy as "put your head down and get the work done."  Struggles ensue, and many of those who kicked ass in their youth, now are burnt out and struggle with anxiety, depression, and more. Tune in and see how #autism affects burnout and what to do so you don't set your kids up to struggle later in life.