Vulnerability and perfectionism are diametrically opposed. And that’s what perfectionists prefer. If we consider the idea of masking as it relates to autism and acknowledge that perfectionism is pronounced in the population... Read more »
“You don’t seem autistic,” “You’re so inspiring for doing that,” or “I didn’t think you’d want to come.” These phrases may sound like compliments or simple observations, but for many autistic adults,... Read more »
You’re sitting in a lecture hall, heart pounding as the professor calls for group discussion. You’ve practiced eye contact, rehearsed “relatable” jokes, and suppressed the urge to stim. You’re not just pretending... Read more »
For many autistic people, the world feels built for someone else. To survive and succeed, countless individuals learn to “mask” — hiding their natural behaviors, speech patterns, and sensory needs to blend... Read more »
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... Read more »
Have you ever realized, years later, that you’ve been performing a version of yourself to fit in—and didn’t even know you were doing it? For many autistic people, this is the reality... Read more »
Autism masking (also known as camouflaging) refers to strategies autistic individuals use to hide their autistic traits and appear more neurotypical. Many autistic individuals engage in masking—often to navigate a world not... Read more »