The Return to Work Kit: A Gentler Plan for Going Back After Burnout

Going back doesn't have to mean going back to how it was. This 27-page printable kit helps autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD adults plan a return to work after burnout, a leave, or a long stretch of barely coping.

Inside you'll find a planning check-in, a look at what burned you out, an energy budget, a list of changes you can ask for, plain-language basics on US leave and accommodations, help deciding what to share, a week-by-week return plan, email templates, meeting notes, what to say to coworkers, warning levels, a first-week plan, daily and weekly check-ins, scripts for saying no, and options if it isn't working.

License: for one person's personal use. Please don't resell it, post it publicly, or share the file.

This is a digital PDF download. No physical item will be shipped. It's a general planning tool and isn't medical, legal, or financial advice. It doesn't replace care from a qualified professional, so please talk with your care team about whether and when to go back. Legal notes are general US federal information as of November 2026.