Parents, caregivers, and educators supporting neurodivergent children don’t just plan or problem-solve—they often lend their own nervous system. This process, called co-regulation, helps children feel safe, steady, and supported as their capacity for self-regulation develops. It is biological, relational, and necessary. But when co-regulation becomes constant and unbounded, the adult quietly carries the load, increasing the risk of burnout and emotional exhaustion over time.