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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. When done for prolonged periods of time, this can be very harmful and lead to [[Autistic burnout|burnout]].
'''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 and lead to [[Autistic burnout|burnout]].


The [https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/ CAT-Q test] can be used to measure how much you mask.
Autistic women mask more strongly than autistic men on average, and this may be one of the reasons fewer autistic women are diagnosed.


== Measuring masking ==


Autistic women mask more strongly than autistic men on average, and this may be one of the reasons fewer autistic women are diagnosed.
The [https://embrace-autism.com/cat-q/ CAT-Q test] can be used to measure how much you mask.


== Types of Masking ==
== Types of Masking ==

Revision as of 03:31, 24 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.

Autistic women mask more strongly than autistic men on average, and this may be one of the reasons fewer autistic women are diagnosed.

Measuring masking

The CAT-Q test can be used to measure how much you mask.

Types of Masking

(Non-exhaustive list)