{"id":99367,"date":"2023-08-14T02:58:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T23:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/mask-or-hide-autism-spectrum-disorder\/"},"modified":"2023-08-14T02:58:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-13T23:58:36","slug":"mask-or-hide-autism-spectrum-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/en\/mask-or-hide-autism-spectrum-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Mask or hide autism spectrum disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"99367\" class=\"elementor elementor-99367\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-62314cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"62314cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d33ef61\" data-id=\"d33ef61\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d452b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7d452b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-262103-1030x687.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-78679\" alt=\"Mask Or Hide Autism Spectrum Disorder\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-262103-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-262103-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-262103-700x467.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-262103-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-262103-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-262103-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-262103-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/pexels-photo-262103-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8dc5b53 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8dc5b53\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8317a06\" data-id=\"8317a06\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9efe2ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9efe2ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Mask or hide autism spectrum disorder  <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">translation: a. Ashwaq Al-Anzi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Have you ever heard of autism masking?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What is meant by mask or camouflage?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It means hiding or camouflaging parts of oneself in order to better fit in with those around you. Sometimes it can be fun to hide your identity and pretend to be someone else, As for people with autism spectrum disorder, concealment is a life skill they develop to blend in with their peers to ensure that their autism spectrum disorder characteristics are not noticed. Unfortunately, when masking becomes part of the daily routine, something people diagnosed with ASD feel they must maintain because their social norms differ from others around them, They often face greater pressure to hide their true selves and fit into that culture with ordinary people. More often than not, they have to spend their entire lives hiding their autism spectrum disorder traits and trying to adapt. Although the odds of appearing like others are not always in their favor and this brings major problems for them, It is often the most entrenched and harmful strategy to their health and well-being because masking or camouflaging may involve suppressing certain behaviors that are soothing and that others think are strange to people diagnosed with ASD, such as repetitive stereotypic behaviors or restricted interests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is masking autism spectrum disorder?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term masking of autism spectrum disorder is used to describe behaviors that individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder use to suppress or hide the distinctive characteristics of the disorder. It can also mean imitating or mirroring people&#8217;s behavior and developing conversations and language that work in social situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Some examples of masking autism spectrum disorder<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  An adult who is sensitive to sound may try to avoid responding to loud noises.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  A child who often engages in stereotyped behaviors such as licking his hands or rocking back and forth may try to stop those movements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  A person struggling to understand language may pretend to follow the conversation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since in each case the goal of concealment is to avoid being judged by others as different, Masking may be a natural consequence of some interventions, such as the Applied Behavior Analysis (<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abadc.com.sa\/en\/category\/applied-behavior-analysis\/\"   title=\"ABA\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" rel=\"dofollow sponsored\" >ABA<\/a>) approach, which aims to help children with autism spectrum disorder improve their behavioral functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The most common conditions for concealing autism spectrum disorder<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At one time or another, Almost everyone strives to gain acceptance and meet social expectations, For individuals with autism spectrum disorder this stress can be more severe because they already feel they have a deficit.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who is most likely to harbor autism spectrum disorder traits?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  People who fall at the moderate end of the spectrum and need little support (mild degree of disorder).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Females with autism spectrum disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  People with autism spectrum disorder who have been bullied or experienced social rejection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  People with autism spectrum disorder who strive to achieve a specific goal or obtain something, Such as getting a job or wanting to attend parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Disadvantages of hiding autism spectrum disorder<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masking autism spectrum disorder can help children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder fit in with peers at school and work in the short term. It can also help them gain social acceptance and enhance greater self-confidence. But if masking becomes part of a person&#8217;s daily routine, it may create new problems. including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Late diagnosis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Suppression of certain socially unacceptable behaviors can lead to delayed diagnosis for a subset of children, Especially individuals with only mild autism spectrum disorder, which means they will not receive the necessary care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exhaustion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  \u201cHiding traits of autism spectrum disorder can be emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting.\u201d As Dr. Johnson Hopper says, When children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder use all their energy to suppress and hide their authentic selves, There is nothing left for social connections, learning and creative thinking and over time the intensity of concentration can lead to stress, irritation, anger and exhaustion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mental health challenges:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Studies show that adults who harbor autism spectrum disorder traits are more likely to suffer from mental health problems such as depression. Therefore, it is important for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to feel accepted by the outside world and to receive help from community members, especially for individuals who hide their autism spectrum disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be difficult to know how to support an individual who is experiencing the stress of trying to adapt to a world that is not prepared for their way of thinking. Even individuals who have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may find themselves trying to hide differences such as ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and learning disabilities. \u201cEven individuals who have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may engage in concealing behaviors,\u201d says Dr. Johnson-Hooper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Awareness and treatment:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether someone you care about has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or some other disorder, You can use the following strategies to help him better navigate the outside world:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Showing acceptance:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the individual knows that they do not have to hide their true self from you regardless of the degree of autism spectrum disorder so it is important to assure them that they are worthy of love and acceptance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don&#8217;t take tantrums personally:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  If your child comes home and becomes irritable, moody, or anxious, remember that it&#8217;s not necessarily about you. Meeting social demands throughout the day is hard and stressful work for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prepare a simple script:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Preparing simple texts for a child with autism spectrum disorder to memorize and use in social situations. Also, adolescents with autism spectrum disorder should be helped to find ways to reduce the concealment of autism spectrum disorder by preparing social scripts so that they have something to say in different social environments and situations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finding solutions:  <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children with repetitive stereotyped behaviors may benefit from adopting a socially acceptable solution or alternative behavior. So babies who rock back and forth can try a swaying chair, Dr. Johnson Hooper says: \u201cOne case, a young woman diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, worked to keep her hands busy knitting.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Reference:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belcher.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hannah<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022, July 7)<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autistic people and masking<\/span><\/i> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. National Autistic Society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/professional-practice\/autistic-masking\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\/professional-practice\/autistic-masking<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Henry Ford Health Staff.(2023,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 20)<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autism Masking Is Common. Here&#8217;s How To Recognize And Offer Support.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Henry Ford Health<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henryford.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/autism-masking\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.henryford.com\/blog\/2023\/04\/autism-masking<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mask or hide autism spectrum disorder translation: a. Ashwaq Al-Anzi Have you ever heard of autism masking? What is meant by mask or camouflage? It means hiding or camouflaging parts of oneself in order to better fit in with those around you. 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