Masking (illustration)

Cognitive psychology

Social psychology

Neurotypical

Literature

Developmental psychology

Visual arts

Autism

Psychology

Autistic traits

Medicine

Audiology

Autism spectrum disorder

Autism in Adulthood

Autistic masking is an emerging research area, and so far, research has suggested that masking has a negative effect on autistic people. Masking relates to general social practices (such as identity management) and is often driven by stigma avoidance. Many nonautistic people also experience stigma that might drive them to suppress aspects of their identity. In this study, we investigate similarities and differences in experiences of masking in autistic and nonautistic people.

“Masking Is Life”: Experiences of Masking in Autistic and Nonautistic Adults