I've spent 20+ years building measurement systems — and most of those years in undiagnosed autistic burnout. Self-diagnosed AuDHD at 38, after 18 years in tech. Six months later I started recovery, and I'm 18 months in.

Three mental models for tracking autistic energy, simple to instrumented.
The 8-row anchor table for Alan's Safety scale.
Starter scaffolds at all three levels — Spoon Counting, Stoplight, Resource Bars.
Starter scaffolds at all three levels — Spoon Counting, Stoplight, Resource Bars.
Occasional notes on autism, ADHD, and energy management.