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Beyond Masking: The Other Forms of Camouflaging in AuDHD Lives

This article explores the broader spectrum of camouflaging behaviours among neurodivergent people with AuDHD, extending beyond masking. It describes overcompensating, over-explaining, role-playing, disappearing, hyper-mirroring, caregiving, channelling intensity into acceptable pursuits, and intellectualising emotions. A comparison table shows how these strategies differ from masking while still leading to exhaustion, identity confusion, and misdiagnosis.

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Asperger’s Syndrome and the Skepticism towards Social Science: A Personal Perspective

From the outside looking in, the world of social science – particularly concepts like personality types – can appear fascinating and revelatory. However, for many individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome (part of the broader autism spectrum), these structures can sometimes feel like contrived categorizations. This isn’t to say that all those with Asperger’s share this sentiment, but a segment does find it challenging to relate to these constructs. Let’s delve into why, using myself as a template and lens.

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