Subscale Breakdown
In addition to your Total Score, the Autistic Burnout State Inventory (ABSI-24) explores four key areas that commonly contribute to or reflect autistic burnout. Each subscale has a unique range based on the number of items in that category.
Energy & Exhaustion
Score Range: 7–35
Your Score: {communicationampamp}
7–15: Minimal Burnout – Your energy appears fairly stable. While fatigue may happen, you're likely able to recharge without major disruptions to functioning.
16–24: Moderate Burnout – Energy may feel limited or inconsistent. You might notice slower recovery, increased fatigue, or a need for more rest than usual.
25–35: Severe Burnout – You may feel chronically drained or unable to recover from even minor exertion. Exhaustion is likely interfering with daily life and well-being.
Functional Regression
Score Range: 5–25
Your Score: {regression}
5–10: Minimal Burnout – Most daily tasks likely feel manageable, and routines are intact. You may be functioning at or near your personal baseline.
11–17: Moderate Burnout – Keeping up with everyday responsibilities may feel harder. Motivation, focus, or follow-through might be inconsistent.
18–25: Severe Burnout – You may be struggling with basic functioning—hygiene, meals, communication, or tasks that once felt easy may now feel overwhelming or out of reach.
Masking Overload
Score Range: 5–25
Your Score: {masking}
5–10: Minimal Burnout – You may feel freer to unmask or exist more authentically in your environments. Masking may be occasional and less draining.
11–17: Moderate Burnout – Masking is still necessary in many settings and may be taking a toll. You might feel pressure to perform or fear rejection if you drop your guard.
18–25: Severe Burnout – You're likely masking intensely and constantly. This can lead to emotional exhaustion, identity confusion, or increased vulnerability to shutdowns.
Sensory–Social Saturation
Score Range: 7–35
Your Score: {sensorysocial}
7–15: Minimal Burnout – Sensory and social inputs likely feel manageable most of the time, and you have strategies to regulate when needed.
16–24: Moderate Burnout – You may be experiencing more frequent overwhelm in social or sensory settings, requiring longer recovery times or increased avoidance.
25–35: Severe Burnout – Even routine environments may feel overstimulating or intolerable. Shutdowns, meltdowns, or complete withdrawal may be common responses to overload.