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What is it.
Camouflaging or masking refers to the process by autistics learn to hide or suppress their autistic traits or behaviors in order to fit in and appear more neurotypical Essentially, it is the mimicking of NT behaviors. This can include things like suppressing stims (repetitive movements or sounds), forcing eye contact, or learning and mimicking social scripts or body language in order to appear more socially adept.
Why?
Masking or camouflaging is often a coping strategy used by autistics to navigate social situations that can be overwhelming or challenging. It is a means to fit-in and also a question of safety, as the display of atypical behaviors can lead to negative reactions from others.
Consequences.
It can also be exhausting and can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and burnout.
Do only certain "type" of autistics engage in masking/camouflaging?
No. Masking and Camouflaging is engaged in by autistics across spectrum. Do only certain "type" of autistics engage in masking/camouflaging?
People with higher support needs just may be less adept at pulling it off, but everyone has the desire to be safe from potential negative consequences.
Does sex play a difference.
Recent research has also suggested that females are able to camouflage better which results in late-diagnosis.
Recent research has also suggested that females are able to camouflage better which results in late-diagnosis.
Related Posts
- Masking & Camouflaging.https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/2021/09/cm.html
- Triple Bind and Masking in Autistic Femaleshttps://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/2021/04/triple-bind-masking.html
- Masking as an evolutionary advantage https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/2020/04/masking-as-evolutionary-advantage.html
- CAT-Q measure to measure camouflaging in autistic females. https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/2021/04/cat-q-measure-to-measure-camouflaging.html
- Dont Cant Wont - Masking Camouflaging https://uniquelyhari.blogspot.com/2021/05/dcw.html
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