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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m so sorry, OP. I know how hellish this can be. It would be good to know if those responding have an ASD kid. As we know, it’s completely different with these kids than regular depression/anxiety. For example, WTF is the wilderness camp suggestion for any kid, let alone an autistic child?

I have experience with two autistic teen family members. One sounds similar to yours. They dropped out of regular schooling their freshman year. They have suffered autistic burnout like you describe (refusal of school, medicine and therapy). If you took away electronics they would lay in bed and stare at the wall. They would elope if you took them to therapy.

Really, the only thing that worked was time. I’m am sorry to say that. They slowly pulled themselves out of their burnout it after a few months. They did online school and some community college in person. It was not linear - they would do well for 6 months or a year and then burnout again.

However, 4 years later and they have a bunch of really good colleges acceptances. They are in a band and work a part time job. They are doing awesome. Know that this outcome is most likely for your child.

I don’t recommend doing nothing however. I recommend you reach out and speak with the experts here. https://aane.org/services-programs/one-to-one-services/

Services & Programs
Meeting You Where You Are
Whether you are an Autistic adult or teen, a parent or family member, or a professional who works with the autism community, AANE has services, programs, and training to support, inform, and build community.

Good luck to you.

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I used to not believe in autistic burnout but apparently catatonia (which in a mild form could look like burnout) is more common in autism: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/catatonia-autism

I think consulting with a psychiatrist well versed in autism would be a good step. [/quote]

Very interesting. I know it’s laughable to think this will happen, but it would be nice with all the focus RFK has put on autism, if more studies were done on this.[/quote]

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