This video is for my adhd folks ❤️ Let’s talk about masking. Masking is when someone who has ADHD is able to cover up their symptoms or “hide” their symptoms to fit in with their environment and avoid being stigmatized. People who mask often know they are doing it, but in many situations they don’t and become confused when they are different socially than they are in their alone time. Some common ways we mask include: - Staying silent in conversations - Being organized at work or school but not

Let’s talk about masking. Masking is when someone copies the behaviours and manners of others, while hiding behaviours that might be seen as ‘different’. For example, an autistic person might hide sensory sensitivities at school to avoid being teased, which can mean they look ‘less autistic’ at school than at home. This can be exhausting for autistic people and can lead to poor mental health outcomes. Creating a non-judgmental space can help autistic people be their authentic selves. | Ambitious