Importance Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), characterized by deficits in social
communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors or interests, is a�…

Some autistic people employ strategies and behaviours to cope with the everyday social
world, thereby 'camouflaging'their autistic differences and difficulties. This review aimed to�…

Camouflaging of autistic characteristics in social situations is hypothesised as a common
social coping strategy for adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Camouflaging may�…

Autism is more commonly diagnosed in males than females. One explanation is the 'female
protective effect': there is something inherent in being female which reduces the likelihood of�…

Autistic masking is an emerging research area that focuses on understanding the conscious
or unconscious suppression of natural autistic responses and adoption of alternatives�…

Camouflaging entails 'masking'in or 'passing'social situations. Research suggests
camouflaging behaviours are common in autistic people, and may negatively impact mental�…

Background Research has shown high rates of suicidality in autism spectrum conditions
(ASC), but there is lack of research into why this is the case. Many common experiences of�…

Background There is inconsistent evidence for a clear pattern of association between
'camouflaging'(strategies used to mask and/or compensate for autism characteristics during�…

Mental health difficulties are highly prevalent in individuals on the autism spectrum. The
current study examined how experiences and perceptions of autism acceptance could�…

The experience of stigma by autistic people is relatively understudied, despite contributing to
a range of poor outcomes and having an overarching impact on well-being. The current�…