Autistic Burnout Trait Inventory (ABTI-24)

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Take this screener if…

• You frequently feel emotionally exhausted from maintaining routines or social interactions.

• You’ve noticed a recent decline in your ability to cope with everyday tasks.

• You feel disconnected or “numb” even when physically present.

• You find recovering energy takes much longer than expected.

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This 24-question screener measures long-term burnout risk based on masking, stress, health strain, and recovery gaps over the past year. Higher scores suggest burnout may persist or return. For a fuller picture, take it with the ABSI-24 to assess both CURRENT burnout (State).
 

24 Questions
 

Who It’s For:

Adults (18+) who want to understand their long-term risk for autistic burnout—especially those who mask, push through exhaustion, or feel stuck in cycles of stress and shutdown.
 

Duration:

Approximately 5–7 minutes

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What It Measures:

The ABTI‑24 assesses chronic patterns that contribute to autistic burnout over time. It focuses on:
 

• Masking and Camouflage

• Chronic Stress and Strain

• Health and Well-being Disruptions

• Barriers to Recovery and Rest
   

These factors may signal how likely burnout is to persist or return, especially without sustained support or changes in environment.
 

For a fuller picture, take this inventory alongside the Autistic Burnout State Inventory (ABSI-24), which measures your current burnout experience.
 

Understanding Your Score

Total Score Range: 24-120

24-47: Minimal Burnout Risk - Your responses suggest you currently have some protective factors in place — such as rest, support, or alignment with your needs — that are helping reduce long-term burnout risk.

48-83: Moderate Burnout Risk - You may face ongoing strain, effortful masking, or limited recovery time. These challenges can wear down your stamina over time, even if burnout doesn't feel severe right now.

84-120: Severe Burnout Risk - Your responses suggest significant and persistent burnout patterns. You may be experiencing exhaustion, sensory overload, emotional disconnection, and a reduced ability to keep up with everyday demands. This level of strain often requires rest, support, and long-term shifts in environment or expectations to heal.

Subscale Score Interpretation

Each of the three subscales is scored from 8 to 40:

8-15: Minimal

Protective factors are present in this area of your life.
16-27: Moderate

This area is a source of ongoing strain that may be wearing you down over time.
28-40: Severe

This area shows significant, persistent burnout pressure that likely needs direct attention and change.
 

Support for Recovery and Prevention

A high score doesn’t mean something is wrong with you—it reflects just how hard you’ve been working to function in environments that may not meet your needs.

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Burnout is not a weakness or failure. It’s a signal that your body and mind are asking for change.

With neurodivergent-affirming support, it’s possible to reduce masking pressure, increase rest, and rebuild your sense of self and capacity over time.
 

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