INCIDENCE OF BURNOUT IN THE ADULT AUTISTIC COMMUNITY

This project addresses burnout syndrome in people with Autism Spectrum 
Disorder (ASD) in the workplace. Individuals with ASD have deficits in social interaction, 
communication, and restricted interests, hindering professional relationships, especially 
in environments without accessibility or understanding of their conditions. Stress can be 
aggravated by ritualized patterns of behavior and sensory hypersensitivity, increasing 
the risk of burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low 
dedication to work. The objective is to assess the incidence of burnout in 15 participants 
over the age of 18 who have been working for at least one year, using a validated 
questionnaire and Likert scale. The results should highlight specific challenges, levels of 
exhaustion, and strategies to improve the quality of life of these individuals.