Survival to Safety

Neurodivergent Burnout and Recovery
A supportive guide for autistic, ADHD and PDA adults navigating burnout. Survival to Safety explains why ND burnout happens, how to spot the signs, and what recovery can look like. With insights from experts and lived experience, it offers clarity, comfort and practical steps toward steadier ground.

Survival to Safety is a clear, compassionate guide to understanding what burnout truly means for autistic, AuDHD, PDA and ADHD adults. Drawing on insight from leading professionals, advocates and lived-experience voices, it explains how neurodivergent burnout differs from more widely recognised forms. It offers language, validation, and recognition for those who have long felt unseen.
With warmth and practical clarity, this book explores the key features and drivers of burnout - from masking, sensory trauma and stigma to misdiagnosis, intersectionality and the pressure of navigating non-ND environments. It also addresses the unique challenges neurodivergent adults face in identifying burnout and accessing support that genuinely helps rather than harms.
Grounded in evidence-informed approaches, Survival to Safety guides readers through prevention, coping and meaningful recovery. Viv Dawes offers realistic strategies, supportive reflections and hopeful stories, empowering neurodivergent adults to move from constant survival towards safety, self-advocacy and thriving.

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