Jules, reading quoted Unmasking Autism by Devon Price
A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, …
In the psychological literature on the subject, Autism masking is said to consist of two classes of behavior:[4]
Camouflaging: attempting to hide or obscure Autistic traits in order to “blend in” with neurotypicals. The main goal of camouflage is to avoid detection as disabled.
Compensation: using specific strategies to “overcome” challenges and impairments related to disability. The main goal of compensation is to maintain the appearance of high, independent functioning.
— Unmasking Autism by Devon Price (Page 89)