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Autistic Masking

My Friend Autism

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What Is Autistic Masking?

Autistic people spend a lifetime hiding our natural habits and actions from the world. Orion Kelly: The only real reason autistic people mask is to fit in, is to be accepted. He says early intervention therapies are nothing more than acting classes for children with autism. "I reckon what I find the most offensive is the therapies designed to teach autistic kids how to act around neurotypical people"

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