Psych Doctor Helps You Spot Masking and What to Do About It: Autism camouflaging / masking explained

Masking, explained like never before by a doctor of clinical psychology who is an autism expert and advocate who has masked his entire life and intimately knows what it is, the good and bad of masking, its surprising history, and what to do about it. Disclaimer - This is his personal opinion and is for informational purposes only. This is not therapy and no therapeutic relationship between him and any viewer is asserted or implied. If you have questions, please seek a qualified professional. Photos and videos are licensed to him, and any other photos or videos are used for educational purposes under common use laws.
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