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Masking (but not in a freaky, adult-themed party kind of way)

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Marcus briefly confuses the concept of psychological masking with a more risque type of masking. Fortunately, Esme was able to explain the difference before any lasting misunderstandings were forged.

 

Marcus and Esme then define what Masking is and how it impacts the lives of neurodivergent people – with special emphasis on autistic people and people with ADHD.

  

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    Sources for this episode include:

    • Cuffman, Carrie. "What Is Masking?" Cleveland Clinic, 18 Oct. 2024, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-masking 
    • National Autistic Society. "Masking." The National Autistic Society, 2025, https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/masking. 
    • Cleveland Clinic. "What Is Stimming?" Health Essentials, 25 May 2023, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-stimming/. 
    • Saline, Sharon, and Nathaly Pesantez. "ADHD Masking: Pretending to Be Neurotypical Is Unhealthy." ADDitude, 19 June 2024, https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-masking-signs-consequences-solutions/. 
    • Cuncic, Arlin. "ADHD Masking: Examples, Impact, and Coping." Verywell Mind, 10 May 2024, https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-adhd-masking-5200863. 

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