Resources for Understanding Masking
Hiding who you are is an uncomfortable and exhausting experience. For many autistic people, that experience is a daily reality.
We've gathered articles, videos, and podcasts from autistic voices who have shared their experiences, in the hopes of helping our community better understand it and identify ways we all can help those who experience masking feel safer and more welcomed.
Read
Blending Into the Crowd: What is Autism Masking?
The Art of Masking: Autistic Women who Mask
Why My Experiences With Autistic Masking Inspired Me to Create This Graphic
Artwork by 21andsensory.
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Listen
Autistic Masking is Language - Building Social Skills on the Spectrum with Adam Mohamed