The exhaustion of autistic masking, and how to unmask safely
Headline from KION Central Coast
For autistic people, masking—presenting yourself in a way, either consciously or unconsciously, to fit in better in a neurotypical world—can be both necessary and exhausting. That’s where the concept of “unmasking” comes in.
KION Central Coast's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.
For autistic people, masking—presenting yourself in a way, either consciously or unconsciously, to fit in better in a neurotypical world—can be both necessary and exhausting. That’s where the concept of “unmasking” comes in.
Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.
The exhaustion of autistic masking, and how to unmask safely | Since Then
