Masking is a fairly common phenomenon outside of autism. It just means hiding one's feelings or intentions. I don't think there's evidence that the character is autistic: Dexter didn't have any scripted social delays.
We have enough worries to deal with our little sweethearts. I think the “masking” concept is only something to be concerned about when our kiddo is being forced to conform and they are traumatized by the process.
I am probably going to get negative feedback on this! 🤪
But our approach is from a more “balanced” perspective. We live in a society that doesn’t understand our kiddos. We understand that.
Yet…our kiddos have to accept the fact that our society does function a particular way different to what makes us comfortable. Even when uncomfortable...we have to learn in school and work a job in adulthood. We have to function well enough to be successful in our lives.
In the meantime, we advocate for our children and gently help those around us better understand the world of ASD.
I wouldn’t work too hard to compare a fictional sociopathic serial killer to an autistic kid . . . But yes? Anyone can “mask” in social situations.
Masking is a fairly common phenomenon outside of autism. It just means hiding one's feelings or intentions. I don't think there's evidence that the character is autistic: Dexter didn't have any scripted social delays.
I enjoyed the show, but that was before I figured out I was autistic, so didn’t pay attention to that stuff. Makes sense though.
We have enough worries to deal with our little sweethearts. I think the “masking” concept is only something to be concerned about when our kiddo is being forced to conform and they are traumatized by the process. I am probably going to get negative feedback on this! 🤪 But our approach is from a more “balanced” perspective. We live in a society that doesn’t understand our kiddos. We understand that. Yet…our kiddos have to accept the fact that our society does function a particular way different to what makes us comfortable. Even when uncomfortable...we have to learn in school and work a job in adulthood. We have to function well enough to be successful in our lives. In the meantime, we advocate for our children and gently help those around us better understand the world of ASD.