Breaking Free from Masking: Dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism

In this video, we dive deep into the concept of masking among neurodivergent individuals, specifically focusing on those with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. Masking involves concealing one's true self to fit societal expectations, often leading to significant emotional and psychological consequences.

We explore Carl Jung's model of the psyche and how it relates to shadow integration. Jung, a pioneering psychologist, provides a framework for understanding the hidden parts of our personality and how acknowledging and integrating these parts can help reduce masking behavior. We Learn about recent research on masking and its effects on neurodivergent individuals, including a study that provides valuable insights into the consequences of masking.

We will take a look at the fear of being stigmatized and how it increases masking behavior. Ultimately, I hope that this video will help neurodivergent individuals understand what masking is doing to them and how to deal with it.

⏰ Timetable:
00:00 - Intro
02:28 - Carl Jungs's model of the psyche
04:49 - A Study on Masking
08:21 - Stigma
09:54 - What do we do about it?


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🙋🏼‍♂️ My name is Arije, and I am a dyslexic with an MA in Education Studies and I coach dyslexic adults. I aim to share all my tips for learning, coping, teaching, and more on my channel. For dyslexics, educators, and parents alike, I want to make videos that inform and inspire you to reframe dyslexia.

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Here's some of the literature I consulted to create this video:
Miller, D., Rees, J., & Pearson, A. (2021). “Masking is life”: Experiences of masking in autistic and nonautistic adults. Autism in Adulthood, 3(4), 330-338.
Jung, C. G. (2014). The archetypes and the collective unconscious. Routledge.