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“Masking” in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Some individuals with ASD learn to use certain behaviors to minimize or conceal their symptoms so they can be perceived as neurotypical. The term “masking” (also referred to as “camouflaging”) is used to describe these coping strategies.