Autism, discrimination and masking: Disrupting a recipe for trauma

Michelle Cleary, Sancia West, Rachel Kornhaber, Catherine Hungerford

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Abstract

Outcomes of discrimination for autistic people include masking, social isolation and exclusion, trauma, and mental health problems. This discursive paper discusses the discrimination experienced by autistic people in health, education, employment, and media settings; and considers how to reduce the impact of discrimination. Addressing the impact of discrimination requires an improved understanding of the lived experience of the autistic person, the embedding of inclusive practices in communities, developing the person’s life skills and supports, and enabling the person to work through their psychological trauma. Further research can aid in minimizing and preventing discrimination against people with autism.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)799-808
Number of pages10
JournalIssues in Mental Health Nursing
Volume44
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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