In this episode, we discuss Dr. Amy Pearson and Kieran Rose’s newly published book entitled, Autistic Masking: Understanding Identity Management and the Role of Stigma. We discuss what autistic masking is, compare the topic of “impression management” in Personality Psychology, talk about state versus trait theories and how autistic masking is different and can be a lot more serious, about intersectionality and trauma, and about how all of this impacts autistic identity and the need for research in this area.

Link to the full blog post with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the podcast here: https://affectautism.com/2023/11/24/masking/

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