"Putting on My Best Normal" : Social Camouflaging in Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions

By: Hull, Laura.
Contributor(s): Petrides, K. V | Allison, Carrie | Smith, Paula | Baron-Cohen, Simon | Lai, Meng-Chuan | Mandy, William.
Series: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 47 (8) August 2017: 2519-2534. 2017Disc region: text file PDF rda.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resource Subject(s): AUTISM | ADULTS | COPING BEHAVIOUR | EFFECTIVENESS | CAMOUFLAGINGOnline resources: Read this Article Summary: Camouflaging of autistic characteristics in social situations is hypothesised as a common social coping strategy for adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Camouflaging may impact diagnosis, quality of life, and long-term outcomes, but little is known about it. This qualitative study examined camouflaging experiences in adults with ASC, with questions focusing on the nature, motivations, and consequences of camouflaging.
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Camouflaging of autistic characteristics in social situations is hypothesised as a common social coping strategy for adults with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). Camouflaging may impact diagnosis, quality of life, and long-term outcomes, but little is known about it. This qualitative study examined camouflaging experiences in adults with ASC, with questions focusing on the nature, motivations, and consequences of camouflaging.

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