Autistic masking looks like eye contact, copying expressions, or pushing through overload — but it’s actually a survival response. Many autistic teens mask to avoid judgment, bullying, or conflict, but long-term it leads to burnout and emotional exhaustion. Learn what masking is, why teens do it, and how to support safe unmasking at home. #MaskingInAutism #NeurodivergentTeens #AutismEducation #MindfulMarksCare

“What is masking?”
It’s when an autistic teen hides their natural traits to appear “normal.”
Eye contact, copying expressions, pushing through overload — it may look small, but the daily cost is huge.

Let’s build spaces where they can unmask safely.
#MaskingInAutism #AutismSupport #MindfulParenting