Navigating a Neurotypical World: Autism & Camouflaging

Many autistic people work incredibly hard to fit into the neurotypical world. This often takes the form of 'camoflaging', an attempt to mask their autism. This in turn can lead to many, girls and women in particular, being undiagnosed and having a poorer quality of life.

Clip taken from our longer lecture: Changes in the Concept of Autism

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