Open AccessAutistic Adults' Experiences of Camouflaging and Its Perceived Impact on Mental Health
Author(s) -
Louise Bradley,
Rebecca Shaw,
Simon BaronCohen,
Sarah Cassidy
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
autism in adulthood
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2573-959X
pISSN - 2573-9581
DOI - 10.1089/aut.2020.0071
Subject(s) - neurotypical , autism , mental health , psychology , social isolation , loneliness , developmental psychology , clinical psychology , psychiatry , autism spectrum disorder
Background: Camouflaging (also referred to as "masking") is a commonly reported strategy used by autistic adults in everyday life to help them cope in social situations. Autistic adults report that camouflaging can have a devastating effect on mental health and well-being, yet little is known about the lived experiences of camouflaging and its impact.