Autistic masking, also referred to as camouflaging, is the conscious or subconscious suppression of autistic behaviors with the goal of being perceived as neurotypical. Masking behavior is a learned coping strategy responding to minority stress, that may prevent someone being stigmatized and negatively impact their mental health.
Autistic masking, also referred to as camouflaging, is the conscious or subconscious suppression of autistic behaviors with the goal of being perceived as neurotypical. Masking behavior is a learned coping strategy responding to minority stress, that may prevent someone being stigmatized and negatively impact their mental health.
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