How is it that so many autistic people fly under the radar, often not getting diagnosed until adulthood? And how do autistic individuals - both adults and kids - hide their autism on a daily basis? And why is it important that autistic people don't feel the need to hide their autism? Watch this video to find out, and then let me know: If you're autistic, do you do any of these things? What resonates with your experiences? Share in the comments! ⤵️

*NOTE: I'm sharing my own lived experiences as a high masking autistic adult, but everyone's experiences are different. This isn't intended for diagnostic purposes but to help more people better understand the complexities of autism.

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