People on the Spectrum Often Mask Their Neurodivergence. What Price Do They Pay?
Masking is not an occasionally used tool but a constant effort aimed at surviving in a world created by and for the neurotypical majority.
By Jędrzej Grodniewicz and Anna Urbanek
Imagine you receive an invitation to an exclusive party hosted by a somewhat eccentric circle. You rarely attend such events and are not entirely sure how to behave. You read a little about the etiquette in force there, but the handbook is extensive and confusing. Stress washes over you. A great deal depends on the people you will meet here — among them your teachers, doctors, future employers. You do everything you can not to stand out too much.
