Masking something many autistic females navigate daily. Masking involves concealing our true selves to fit into a neurotypical world, often leading to delays in our personal growth and emotional well-being. Understanding this can empower us to embrace authenticity instead of hiding behind a façade. In this post, I’ll share powerful tips to support girls during this journey. You’ll learn how to recognize signs of masking and navigate emotional challenges while fostering self-acceptance. It's time
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Masking something many autistic females navigate daily. Masking involves concealing our true selves to fit into a neurotypical world, often leading to delays in our personal growth and emotional well-being. Understanding this can empower us to embrace authenticity instead of hiding behind a façade. In this post, I’ll share powerful tips to support girls during this journey. You’ll learn how to recognize signs of masking and navigate emotional challenges while fostering self-acceptance. It's time
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Paddy McGuinness learns about the term ‘masking’ and how it relates to his children with autism. | BBC One
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Women are four times more likely to mask their autism compared with men. But why do they do it, and what are the consequences? Karly’s friends didn’t know she had autism, and masking her true self left her feeling mentally exhausted. Emma, an expert from Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) told us there was a name for that feeling. It’s called ‘Autistic burnout’. | ABC News
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Women are four times more likely to mask their autism compared with men. But why do they do it, and what are the consequences? Karly’s friends didn’t know she had autism, and masking her true self left her feeling mentally exhausted. Emma, an expert from Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) told us there was a name for that feeling. It’s called ‘Autistic burnout’. | ABC News
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