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What are ‘masking’ and ‘camouflaging’ in the context of autism and ADHD?

 ADHD in the News 2023-01-12


Many autistic people and ADHD-ers report using “masking” and “camouflaging” in their lives. This is where people conceal certain traits and replace them with neurotypical ones to avoid being recognised as neurominorities.

View Article: The Conversation, January 8, 2023




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What are ‘masking’ and ‘camouflaging’ in the context of autism and ADHD?

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