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Masking is when an autistic person tries to act like an [[Allism|allistic]] person with the intention of fitting in or being allowed in an environment.
Masking is when an autistic person tries to act like an [[Allism|allistic]] person with the intention of fitting in or being allowed in an environment.
When done for prolonged periods of time, this can be very harmful to the autistic and lead to [[Autistic_Burnout|burnout]].
When done for prolonged periods of time, this can be very harmful and lead to [[Autistic_Burnout|burnout]].


== Types of Masking ==
== Types of Masking ==
(Non-exhaustive list)
(Non-exhaustive list)
* Forcing oneself to look in other [[Eye_contact|people's eyes.]]
* Forcing oneself to look in other [[Eye_contact|people's eyes.]]
* Monitoring [[body_language|body language]], [[Facial_Expressions|facial expressions]], and [[tone_of_voice|tone]].
* Actively monitoring [[body_language|body language]], [[Facial_Expressions|facial expressions]], and [[tone_of_voice|tone]].
* Holding back/hiding [[Meltdown|meltdowns]] and/or [[Shutdown|shutdowns]].
* Holding back/hiding [[Meltdown|meltdowns]] and/or [[Shutdown|shutdowns]].
* Camouflaging.
* Camouflaging.

Revision as of 05:09, 23 August 2022

Masking is when an autistic person tries to act like an allistic person with the intention of fitting in or being allowed in an environment. When done for prolonged periods of time, this can be very harmful and lead to burnout.

Types of Masking

(Non-exhaustive list)


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