Dr. Panicha critiques the intersection of autism and capitalism, illustrating how the Autism Industrial Complex commodifies autistic individuals for profit. The rise of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the role of private equity further entrench this system, undermining the quality of care and reinforcing harmful narratives about autism.
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Autistic Burnout and Microtraumas: Understanding Chronic Stress in Neurodivergence
By: Dr. Panicha McGuire, LMFT, RPT™ Autistic people often describe facing a unique form of burnout and accumulative “microtraumas” in their daily lives. Autistic burnout is an intense state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that comes from chronic stress and a long-term mismatch between an autistic person’s needs and the expectations placed on them.Continue reading “Autistic Burnout and Microtraumas: Understanding Chronic Stress in Neurodivergence”