Autistic Masking Resources
These resources are designed to be accessed by professionals, educators, parents and more, with the aim of supporting and understanding masking in autistic children. The resources are either free or low cost.
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Autistic Masking; The Childs Voice
Research undertaking for my MA Autism. Co-produced with autistic young people who mask. This research was about raising the voices of autistic young people, having their voices heard and to raise awareness of the impacts masking has.
Autistic Masking Interview with Dr Pooky Knightsmith
Following the success of the blog I was invited by DR Pooky Knightsmith of Creative Education to talk about my thoughts and experience's around autistic masking.
Autistic Masking - The Basics & Beyond
This webinar was developed by Kieran (The Autistic Advocate) and myself.
This offers a deep insight into the how's and whys of autistic masking.
An ideal piece of CPD for all professionals supporting autistic children.
(Please note, the checkout for this training is via The Autistic Advocate's website).
Academic Writings & Papers
The following links are a selection of my work and work of other autistic researchers.
Should Guidelines on Identifying Masking in Autistic Children be Incorporated into the NICE Guidelines (MA Paper)
An essay written as part completion of my MA Autism with Sheffield Hallam University.
This essay is 5000 words and discusses why Autistic Masking should be documented within the NICE guidelines. The essay focuses on the impact of masking on the mental health of autistic children. This assignment received a merit grading.
A Conceptual Analysis of Autistic Masking: Understanding the Narrative of Stigma and the Illusion of Choice
A research paper from Dr Amy Pearson and Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate).
Looking at the narratives in research about Autistic Masking, where the gaps are and what the problems are.
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An extended version of a talk given by Jodie at the National Autistics Society's 2023 Professionals Conference
Autistic Masking Thoughts & Facts
Its vital that anyone supporting an autistic child has full understanding of the causes and implications of masking.
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Masking is rarely a choice and often a
subconscious survival strategy.
The mask can present in numerous different ways and one persons mask can change according to the environment/people around them.
Masking is often dismissed as many don't realise how intense the need to mask can be.
However, every effort should be made to ensure school is as comfortable and supportive as possible to avoid after school collapse.
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