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Autism (ASD) | Last Active: Jun 19 1:34pm | Replies (1156)
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@gingerw

@mamacita As someone on the Spectrum, so many others find it hard to understand my need to be alone to recharge. It feels like a constant battle to be able to take care of my needs, in the best way I can. Masking allows us to almost maintain in the neuro world, and boy! do we need to careful. So glad we have this place to come to, to talk and gather strength, and learn from the experiences of others.
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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 7, 2018

@gingerw, @mamacita @sirgalahad

I have been reading your posts and as a neurotypical I appreciate all that you have taught me about living on the Spectrum. I have some questions, though. If you feel that any of these questions are objectionable or none of my business, please feel free to say so. it is not my intent to hurt any feelings, just to gain some understanding.

So my first question is please describe to me what "masking" is? When I think about masking I think of times in my life when I was fearful to try something new, but I put on a mask, so to speak, and charged forward and acted confidently, even though I did not feel confident. Is this similar to "masking" for those on the Spectrum? If not, how is it different?

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