Non-autistic professionals commonly believe in something they call “autistic masking.” They say that individuals with autism learn to mask or hide their autistic traits and behaviors in social situations in order to fit in and appear more “neurotypical” or NT (i.e. people without autism). The supposed goal of masking is to avoid social rejection or misunderstanding.
Masking or Mimicry?
Masking or Mimicry?
Masking or Mimicry?
Non-autistic professionals commonly believe in something they call “autistic masking.” They say that individuals with autism learn to mask or hide their autistic traits and behaviors in social situations in order to fit in and appear more “neurotypical” or NT (i.e. people without autism). The supposed goal of masking is to avoid social rejection or misunderstanding.