Masking, sometimes referred to as camouflaging, refers to when someone hides who they are authentically in order to meet an expectation that does not align with their true self. In autistic and other ...

For autistic people, masking-presenting yourself in a way, either consciously or unconsciously, to fit in better in a neurotypical world-can be both necessary and exhausting. That's where the concept ...

Autism masking involves consciously or unconsciously suppressing natural autistic traits, often to avoid stigma or fit in socially. While masking may provide short-term benefits in certain social ...

“Masking” is part of life, especially for those with autism or A.D.H.D. But hiding your true self comes with a cost. Credit...Vanessa Saba Supported by By Christina Caron When Amara Brook was training ...