65. Burnout Prevention for ADHD and Autistic Kids and Adults with Sandhya Menon

In this deeply affirming and practical conversation, Johanna Badenhorst sits down with psychologist and neurodiversity advocate Sandhya Menon to talk about ADHD, autism, energy management, and what it actually means to support neurodivergent children and adults in a sustainable way.

Sandhya shares her personal journey into psychology, how lived experience and trauma shaped her work, and why energy management, not just behaviour management, is a missing piece in both parenting and mental health.

Together, they explore:

• Why burnout is so common for neurodivergent people.

• How energy accounting helps us understand what drains and restores us.

• Why accommodations are not “special treatment” but essential supports.

• And how shifting from “fixing” to acceptance and understanding changes everything for kids and adults alike.

This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, clinicians, and any neurodivergent adult who is tired of trying to survive systems that were never built for their nervous system. 🌱

👉 Sandhya’s Neuroaffirming Books and Resources like The Powerpack: https://www.onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au/neuroaffirmingbooks

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