Why Shool is Exhausting for Autistic Children

This guide explores why traditional school environments are so exhausting for autistic children – even when they appear to be coping. The truth is, what looks like "fine" at school often comes at an enormous cost to your child's nervous system.

What you'll learn:

• Why school is uniquely draining for autistic children (even good schools)
• The hidden demands: sensory overwhelm, social navigation, masking, and fawning
• Why your child holds it together all day and then falls apart at home
• How to recognise the signs of school-related exhaustion before burnout happens
• What educators need to understand about autistic children's capacity and recovery

This guide helps you see what's really happening beneath the surface – so you can respond with understanding instead of confusion, and better advocate for your childs needs

Written by Laura Kate Hutton, autistic parent and author of Autism: Beyond the Behaviour. Grounded in lived experience, neuroscience, and the Three Pillars framework: Predictability, Autonomy, and Clarity.

8 pages | Instant digital download | PDF format