| Hiding who you are is an uncomfortable and exhausting experience. For many autistic people, that experience is a daily reality. In places where neurodiversity is not understood or welcomed, autistic people often feel the need to present or perform social behaviors that are considered neurotypical. Some people may also feel they have to hide neurodiverse behaviors in order to be accepted. Masking autism may sometimes help protect autistic people from being “outed” or harassed at school or work. But masking can also lead to serious health consequences — so it’s important to understand the behavior and its effects on people who regularly camouflage their neurodiversity. |
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