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How Burnout Is Affecting Mothers of Autistic Children

How Burnout Is Affecting Mothers of Autistic Children

Published on: 05/12/2024

Mums are burning out while caring for their autistic kids—often in silence. This blog explores the emotional, systemic, and gendered load of caregiving, and why it’s time to stop blaming ourselves and lean more into support.

AutismReflectionsPathological Demand AvoidanceBurnoutParenting
Embracing Authentic Professionalism: A Path to Sustainable Practice in Allied Health and Education

Embracing Authentic Professionalism: A Path to Sustainable Practice in Allied Health and Education

Sarah Middleton
Published on: 31/07/2024

Explore how performative professionalism fuels burnout in allied health and education—and why embracing authenticity and neurodiversity can lead to more sustainable, joyful, and effective practice for professionals and clients alike.

LearningReflectionsHealth ProfessionalsNeurodiversity Affirming PracticeBurnout
Authenticity, Burnout, and Our Neurodivergent Children

Authenticity, Burnout, and Our Neurodivergent Children

Published on: 26/05/2024

A heartfelt reflection on authenticity in neurodivergent care. This post explores why kids may resist therapy, why professionals burn out, and how embracing real connection (not performance) can transform the way we support our little gems.

AutismReflectionsADHDPathological Demand AvoidanceHealth ProfessionalsNeurodiversity Affirming Practice
3 highlights from the first year of Brilliant Little Gems

3 highlights from the first year of Brilliant Little Gems

Sarah Middleton
Published on: 02/04/2024

A reflection of the first year of BLG

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