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Autistic Burnout Construct— ABO

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Click HERE to take test​
 

Take this screener if…

  • You feel completely overwhelmed or “shut down” after cumulative social/environmental demands.

  • Even simple tasks feel unmanageable or draining.

  • You experience heightened sensory sensitivity or emotional volatility.

  • You need extended rest or sanctuary-like environments to recover.
     

This 8-question check-in briefly explores your recent experience of autistic burnout over the past month. Higher scores mean more significant burnout. 

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8 Questions
 

Who It’s For:
Individuals (16+) who want a quick check-in on their current experience of autistic burnout—especially those feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or unsure if recent challenges are related to burnout.
 

Duration:
Approximately 2–3 minutes
 

What It Measures:
The ABO is a brief state-based screener that captures current levels of autistic burnout based on your experience over the past month. It focuses on:
 

  • Emotional and physical depletion

  • Masking fatigue

  • Cognitive strain

  • Reduced functioning
     

Understanding Your Score

Total Score Range: 6–48

  • 6–31: Autistic Burnout not likely present
    Your responses suggest you may not currently be experiencing autistic burnout. While life may still feel stressful, your energy, resilience, or coping abilities seem relatively intact at this time.
     

  • 32–48: Autistic Burnout is likely present
    Your score indicates that you are likely experiencing autistic burnout. This may show up as deep fatigue, difficulty functioning, increased sensitivity, or emotional shutdown. You may be in need of rest, support, or accommodations to recover.
     

Support for Burnout Recovery

If your score is high, know that you're not broken—you’re burned out. Your mind and body are signaling that something needs to change, not that something is wrong with you.
 

Autistic burnout is often the result of prolonged stress, unmet needs, and unsustainable demands—especially in environments that don’t honor your neurotype.

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Recovery is possible. With rest, support, and more neurodivergent-affirming spaces, many people gradually reconnect with their energy, self-trust, and sense of well-being.

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👉 Curious about where to start? [Reach out through our contact form]—we’re here to support your healing process.

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