masking

  • Teenager boy sitting in profile listening attentively within a group with multiethnic young people and teenagers in background participating in discussion

    Rethinking Autistic Camouflaging

    What is autistic masking, and does it always harm wellbeing? Explore new research on camouflaging, impression management, identity, social pressures, and autistic burnout.

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    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Girls and Women

    ADHD has historically been conceptualised as a predominantly male condition, contributing to delayed recognition and underdiagnosis in girls and women. Longitudinal research suggests that ADHD in females is associated with long-term risks, including internalising disorders, self-harm, and psychosocial impairment, particularly when symptoms go unrecognised and untreated. Current evidence raises concerns about both over- and under-diagnosis, aiming for a better understanding of ADHD female presentation.

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