2, How do I know my child is masking?

10/21/22 • 64 min

Every child and young person is different, but it is possible to spot the signs of autistic masking. Our guests say families should trust their instincts and be prepared to advocate for their child if professionals do not recognise their masking. They also discuss autistic burnout and stereotypes around masking.

Guests: Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate), Dr Amy Pearson, Jodie Smitten

Website: https://www.ne-as.org.uk/podcast

Email: [email protected]

Music: Aukestra

Editor: Niall Hegarty

Guests: Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate), Dr Amy Pearson, Jodie Smitten

Website: https://www.ne-as.org.uk/podcast

Email: [email protected]

Music: Aukestra

Editor: Niall Hegarty

Previous Episode

1. What is autistic masking?

Masking is something we all do to project an "acceptable" version of ourselves - but for those of us who are autistic, it can feel like something we do to survive. It's hard for families and friends to spot, let alone educational and medical professions, yet masking can lead to misdiagnosis and burnout so it's vital we all understand it. Our autistic guests Kieran Rose, Dr Amy Pearson and Jodie Smitten explain what masking looks like, why people do it, and how difficult it is to stop.

Music: Aukestra

Editing: Niall Hegarty

Next Episode

3. Sex and relationships

Sex and relationship coach Ness Cooper - herself autistic - talks about sex education for autistic adolescents and how parents can broach the topic with young people. She also dispels the myths around sex and autistic people in her discussion with our Family Development Kerrie Highcock.

Music: Aukestra

Editing: Niall Hegarty