Autistic burnout is experienced by as many as 80% of autistic and other neurodivergent people and yet many professionals working with autistic people, often do not understand or recognise it. This leads to autistic young people and adults being misdiagnosed, being given the wrong advice and support or no support whatsoever. Autistic burnout can lead to extreme crisis, with the individual trying to cope with no resources, no energy and their mental health floundering. The consequences can be extremely serious and sadly sometimes devastating.