Check out the latest from the Divergent Conversations podcast. We discuss the intricate connections between Autistic burnout and underlying chronic health issues: https://www.divergentpod.com/blog/ep-121 Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: 1. Get a deeper understanding of how Autistic burnout intersects with chronic illness 2. Discover strategies, environmental adaptations, and free resources created by and for neurodivergent people 3. Recognize you're not alone as an Autistic or ADHDer navigating medical systems. DISCLAIMER: This is for educational purposes only, not medical advice. (fb)

Struggling with post exertional malaise (PEM)? We teamed up with the brilliant team at @AutismLevelUP to create this free resource: https://allbrainsbelong.org/pem Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) isn’t just j“being tired.” It's your mitochondria, at a cellular level, not making enough energy for your brain and body to function. In this new resource, we invite you to: - Recognize PEM and how it changes regulation needs - Find strategies that don’t lead to crashes - Realize you're not alone The more people who understand PEM, the fewer patients will be dismissed, misdiagnosed, and harmed. (fb)