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Masking is when an autistic person tries to act like an [[Allism|allistic]] person. When done for prolonged periods of time, this can be very harmful to the autistic. | Masking is when an autistic person tries to act like an [[Allism|allistic]] person. When done for prolonged periods of time, this can be very harmful to the autistic and lead to [[Autistic_Burnout|burnout]]. | ||
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* Forcing oneself to look in other people's eyes | * Forcing oneself to look in other people's eyes | ||
* Monitoring [[body_language|body language]], [[Facial_Expressions|facial expressions]], and [[tone_of_voice|tone]] | * Monitoring [[body_language|body language]], [[Facial_Expressions|facial expressions]], and [[tone_of_voice|tone]] | ||
* Holding back/hiding [[Meltdown|meltdowns]] and/or [[Shutdown|shutdowns]] | |||
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Revision as of 22:14, 22 August 2022
Masking is when an autistic person tries to act like an allistic person. When done for prolonged periods of time, this can be very harmful to the autistic and lead to burnout.
= Types of Masking =
(non-inclusive list)
- Forcing oneself to look in other people's eyes
- Monitoring body language, facial expressions, and tone
- Holding back/hiding meltdowns and/or shutdowns
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