What is masking?
Kieran Rose, Dr Amy Pearson and Jodie Smitten explain what is meant by masking, what it looks like and how deep-rooted it can be.
Misconceptions around masking
Kerrie Highcock, our family development manager, spells out some of the main misconceptions around masking.
The first – and the biggest – is that masking does not exist, that a child is being manipulative or the parents are imagining things.
But even where the idea of masking is accepted, there are still misunderstandings around who masks (is it really just girls?) and why they do it.
In this video, Kerrie dispels the myths and advises parents on where to find further information.
Do you need more help and advice?
Our family development service provides support for autistic people and their families pre, during and post diagnosis. The team is committed to providing the right support, at the right time and in the right way to ensure the best outcomes.
The team can offer different levels of support including:
- Being a listening ear for families seeking information, advice and guidance
- Refer you to appropriate services (if applicable)
- Attend ‘team around the family’ meetings and compile reports (for families we are supporting)
- Conduct home visits (for families living in Newcastle, North Tyneside and South Tyneside)
The team also offer a wide range of free services for families including:
- Toddler Groups
- Family Workshops
- Virtual workshops
- Support Hubs
- Family Resources
- Family Networking
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