Autistic Adults' Experiences of Camouflaging and Its Perceived Impact on Mental Health.
Louise BradleyRebecca ShawSimon Baron-CohenSarah A CassidyPublished in: Autism in adulthood : challenges and management (2021)
Our results suggest that it is important to reduce pressure to camouflage. This could help prevent high rates of mental health problems in autistic people. Our results suggest that this can be achieved if wider society becomes more aware and accepting of autistic people. Our results also suggest that reducing pressure to camouflage could benefit everyone in society.