In the final episode of season two of The Other Autism podcast, I explore the concept of masking. We've talked about it a lot this season, but now I'd like to do a deeper dive.

Topics discussed also include:

• The definition of masking
• Why autistic people mask
• What it means to unmask
• When masking can be a good thing

If you'd like to know more about topics discussed in this episode, check out:

"Camouflage and Masking Behavior in Adult Autism" by Javad Alaghband-rad et al.

"Looking Good but Feeling Bad: 'Camouflaging' Behaviors and Mental Health in Women With Autistic Traits" by Jonathan Beck et al.

"Conceptualising Autistic Masking, Camouflaging, and Neurotypical Privilege: Towards a Minority Group Model of Neurodiversity" by Elizabeth Radulski

Episode intro and outro music: "Calliope's Cry" by Kristen Hovet

Theme music: "Everything Feels New" by Evgeny Bardyuzha.

All episodes written and produced by Kristen Hovet.

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