Pearson and Rose (2021)

This article explores autistic masking, behaviours like suppressing traits to fit in, and argues that current research overlooks the social pressures and trauma that contribute to it. The authors challenge the idea that masking is mainly a female trait and call for more inclusive, socially informed research that considers identity, exclusion, and unconscious behaviours. They hope this approach will improve understanding and support for autistic people who feel pressured to mask.

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