Coping Skills Are Overrated: Neurodivergent Burnout and the Need for Real Accommodations

If you’re searching for coping skills for anxiety, ADHD overwhelm, or autistic burnout, you’re not alone. Many teens and adults are told to try coping strategies when they’re struggling at school, work, or home. But sometimes the real issue isn’t a lack of coping skills. Sometimes it’s a lack of appropriate accommodations. Coping skills are not a substitute for meaningful support, especially for neurodivergent teens and adults.

And here’s my hot take: Coping skills just don’t cut it.